Tenure-eligible Associate or Full Professor & Research Leader in Developmental Health Equity

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader for a faculty role focused on developmental health equity. This exciting position involves fostering collaboration between applied and scientific communities to enhance pediatric mental health research. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives aimed at early identification and prevention of mental health risks, while promoting social-emotional wellbeing. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's mental health services. Join a dedicated team committed to improving access and outcomes for children and families through transformative research and training.

Qualifications

• Robust research portfolio in pediatric mental health equity.
• Experience in community-engaged research with young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in early identification and prevention of mental health risks.
• Mentor students and fellows, developing innovative research.

Skills

Pediatric Mental Health Research

Community-Engaged Research

Developmental Psychology

Child Psychiatry

Public Health

Health Equity

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

MD in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Opportunity: Leadership Position in Developmental Health Equity

The Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University's Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences (DevSci) invite applications for a tenure-eligible faculty leadership role (associate-to-full professor) focused on developmental health equity.

This position is ideal for senior leaders interested in fostering collaboration between applied and scientific communities to enhance pediatric mental health research and impact. Candidates should have a robust research portfolio in pediatric mental health equity with a developmental focus, and experience in community-engaged research involving young children and families.

The role involves leading initiatives in early identification and prevention of mental health risks, promoting social-emotional wellbeing, and exploring multigenerational pathways to developmental psychopathology. Disciplines of interest include developmental psychology, child psychiatry, public health, community-engaged research, and pediatrics, especially those emphasizing health equity.

This joint leadership position builds on a partnership between CCR and DevSci, aiming to improve developmental health equity through transformative research, community engagement, and training. The candidate will serve as CCR Research Director and DevSci Associate Director, fostering scientific collaborations, leading community-based mental health intervention research, and advancing training programs.

Responsibilities include mentoring students and fellows, developing innovative research, and strengthening partnerships within and across units. The academic home for this role is in the Division of Child Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine.

CCR is dedicated to increasing access to mental health services for children and youth, emphasizing prevention, resilience, and system change. DevSci focuses on translating developmental science into early interventions, supported by extensive federal funding and a broad academic community.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter via the online application portal. Ensure all documents are prepared as PDFs and all application fields are completed before submission. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.