Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Autism, Depression, Transition to Adulthood – CHOP

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track. The focus is autism spectrum disorder in the transition to adulthood (ages 14–25) and the assessment and treatment of co-occurring depression, within outpatient settings.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and licensure eligibility in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required and PA licensure eligibility.
• Expertise in autism spectrum disorders during transition to adulthood.
• Experience in supervising trainees in clinical and research settings.
• Strong focus on pediatric mental health, equity, and community engagement.
• Ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations and clinical interventions outpatient.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evaluations and interventions for autistic/neurodivergent youth transitioning to adulthood.
• Lead and supervise behavioral health trainees in outpatient practice and research.
• Deliver lectures to trainees across psychology, psychiatry, neurology and pediatrics.
• Engage in transformative pediatric health research with community engagement.
• Collaborate on studies focusing on autism, depression, and psychometrics.

Skills

Autism spectrum disorder expertise

Clinical assessment & evaluation

Research in pediatric mental health

Teaching & supervision

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Psychiatry

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Sep 04, 2026

Deadline

Sep 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of autism spectrum disorder in the transition to adulthood age period and a focus on the measurement and treatment of co-occurring Depression. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Teaching responsibilities may include supervising behavioral health trainees (including psychology externs, interns, and fellows) in clinical practice and research; giving lectures to trainees in psychology, psychiatry, neurology, and pediatrics. Clinical responsibilities may include assessment, intervention, and consultation services to patients in outpatient settings within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, with a focus on patients presenting with concerns related to autism spectrum disorder and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions during the transition to adulthood age range (14 to 25 years). Research or scholarship responsibilities may include contributing to the growth of impactful and transformative research in pediatric health and equity, including a focus on autism spectrum disorder, co-occurring depression, psychometrics of mental health assessment tools, and community engaged science; data analysis using qualitative and advanced multivariate quantitative methods; manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings. We are seeking applicants with training and experience working in clinical and research settings with autistic/neurodivergent adolescents and young adults and their families, with experience in supporting mental health to autistic adolescents and young adults transitioning to adulthood. The role involves providing comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations, transition to adulthood evaluations, interventions supporting mental health and patient-centered outcomes for transition-to-adulthood aged autistic people, and active involvement in mental health research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading mental health science and community engaged research initiatives.