Assistant Professor - SOM Psych CSMHA School

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore seeks an Assistant Professor to lead research in school mental health, aiming to implement and scale programs that support children and adolescents with special education and complex health needs.

The appointee will contribute to teaching and clinical guidance, with rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. A Maryland license may be required for clinical activities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or recognized terminal degree in the field of specialization (MD/PhD).
• Proven potential for superior teaching, service and research aligned with institutional mission.
• Licensure in Maryland may be required

Responsibilities

• Engage in research projects implementing and scaling school and community-based mental health programs.
• Improve life quality for children and adolescents with special education needs and complex health care needs.
• Advance mental health prevention and intervention programs in schools and communities.
• Contribute to teaching, service and scholarly activity commensurate with faculty rank

Skills

Research

Teaching

Program implementation

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Job Description

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in research to strengthen policies andprograms in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America’syouth.

The faculty will be expected to work on projects that aim to implement and scale school and community-based mental health programs to improve the quality of life of children and adolescents with complex health care needs.

This work will facilitate the advancement of mental health prevention and intervention programs for student populations in school and community settings, specifically students with developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illness, complex health needs and other students

The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities forclinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate withexperience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities

Engaging in research projects that aim to implement and scale school and community-based mental health programs to improve the quality of life of children and adolescents with special education and complex health care needs. This work will facilitate the advancement of mental health prevention and intervention programs for student populations in school and community settings, specifically students in special education programs with developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illness, complex health needs and other marginalized students. Specific research and implementation strategies include monitoring and evaluation efforts to ensure school-based mental health programs are addressing the unique needs of special education students, adapting trauma, mental health, and SEL screening tools to meet the developmental needs of all students; providing training for peer-to-peer mental health support and; incorporating knowledge and skills of evidence-based mental health practices in teacher education curricula. This research will help increase the access to and quality of mental health programs in schools and specifically for students with special education and complex health care needs.

The appointee should also show potential for superior teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or creative performance, commensurate with the mission of the institution.

Qualifications

Doctorate or recognized terminal degree in the field of specialization. Shown potential for superior teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or r creative performance, commensurate with the mission of the UMB. May require unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.