Assistant Professor in Clinical and Research Neuropsychology - Clinician Educator Track
University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor in Clinical and Research Neuropsychology - Clinician Educator Track

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Aug 21, 2023
Close Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Description:

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of cognitive, socioemotional, and physiologic effects of neurodegenerative disease, with a specialty research interest in frontotemporal degeneration. The ideal candidate will be able to provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of neurologic populations. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. The candidate should be licensed (or license eligible) in Pennsylvania, have completed a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology according to the Houston Conference Guidelines, be eligible for board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology, have a minimum of two years of experience (including post-doctoral training) conducting assessments of individuals with a variety of neurological problems, excellent written and oral communication skills, integrative report writing skills, and interpersonal and time management skills, and experience working in an interdisciplinary setting.

Teaching responsibilities may include providing clinical supervision for trainees at the pre-doctoral (practicum and internship) and post-doctoral level. The candidate may also teach in neuropsychology and cognitive seminar series.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing neuropsychological evaluations in a high volume assessment service and providing comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to the neurologic populations served.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include building an independent and/or collaborative research portfolio investigating physiologic markers of socioemotional impairment in frontotemporal degeneration. The candidate will also have the opportunity to secure foundation and/or federal funding to support development of a research program.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).