Instructor in Population Mental Health

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in Academic Support Staff. This appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed based on performance and funding, up to three years.

Expertise is in implementation science, mental health/substance use services research, and clinical psychology. The successful applicant will have opportunities to teach and mentor students and clinicians in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Psychology license or license eligible in PA preferred.
• Experience in mental health services research and implementation science is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support mental health services and implementation science research.
• Teach and mentor students and clinicians in training.
• Perform clinical work within the Psychiatry department in the area of specialization.
• Collaborate on projects with historically underserved communities and global mental health initiatives.

Skills

Implementation science

Mental health 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.