Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Pediatric Eating Disorders- CHOP



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Aug 9, 2023

Close Date:

Aug 9, 2025

Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of eating disorders in children and adolescents, specific expertise in ARFID and the role of exercise/compulsory behavior is desired. Ideally, candidate will have expertise in sex differences - including the presentation of eating disorders in biological males, eligible for licensure in PA. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include supervising behavioral health trainees (including psychology externs and interns); giving lectures to trainees in psychology, psychiatry, and pediatrics; develop curricula.

Clinical responsibilities may include assessment and treatment services to children and families, in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include seeking internal and external funding opportunities, grant preparation, data analysis, manuscript preparation, dissemination of research finding, supervisor of research trainees, contributing to the growth of impactful and transformative research in pediatric health.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).