Instructor in Population Mental Health

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for an Instructor in Academic Support Staff within the Department of Psychiatry. The appointment is initially for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

or equivalent degree; psychology licensure or eligibility in PA is preferred. The role emphasizes research on access to evidence-based mental health and substance use interventions and opportunities to teach trainees.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Psychology license or license-eligible in PA preferred.
• Expertise in implementation science and mental health/substance use services research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support mental health services and implementation science research.
• Teach and mentor students and clinicians in training.
• Collaborate with underserved communities and service systems; contribute to the global mental health program.

Skills

Implementation science

Mental health services research

Clinical psychology

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

Jul 09, 2025

Deadline

Jul 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of implementation science, mental health/substance use services research, and clinical psychology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Psychology license or license eligible as a psychologist in PA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities may include conducting and supporting mental health services and implementation science research focused on increasing access to evidence-based interventions for mental health and substance use disorders in traditionally underserved communities. Opportunities to teach and mentor students and clinicians in training and to conduct clinical work in the Psychiatry department within the candidate's area of specialization are available. We are particularly interested in candidates who conduct research in partnership with historically underserved communities, service systems, and indigenous populations and who can contribute to our growing global mental health program. The candidate will be assisted in developing a career in an academic setting per their assigned section within the department of Psychiatry.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop an individual mentored experience in research skills and teaching while developing a career in an academic setting.

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.