Assistant Professor- Academic Clinician, Pediatric Behavioral Health (CHOP)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Pediatric Behavioral Health at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The successful candidate will participate in teaching, including serving training activities through an APA-accredited program, and in clinical duties involving assessment and treatment services for children. Candidates must have a Ph.D., clinical internship, postdoctoral fellowship, and licensure in Pennsylvania. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with responsibilities in both education and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Accredited predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric or child clinical psychology completed.
• Licensure as a Psychologist in Pennsylvania needed before starting.

Responsibilities

• Teach and train through the APA-accredited clinical child psychology internship.
• Provide assessment, consultation, and treatment services to children and families.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Completed accredited predoctoral internship

Completed postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric or child clinical psychology

Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor- Academic Clinician, Pediatric Behavioral Health (CHOP)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Feb 18, 2026

Deadline: Feb 18, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Responsibilities

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 academic clinician track. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and training activities through our APA-accredited clinical child psychology internship training program, as well as with psychology and psychiatry trainees at various levels of training. Clinical responsibilities may include assessment, consultation and treatment services to children and families with acute and/or chronic illnesses across inpatient and outpatient settings, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Applicants must have completed an accredited predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric or child clinical psychology.
• Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania is required prior to beginning the position.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/181528

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.