Assistant Professor Academic Clinician - Clinical Neuropsychologist at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Assistant Professor Academic Clinician - Clinical Neuropsychologist



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Jun 15, 2023

Close Date:

Jun 15, 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 academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of neuropsychological assessment and assessment of neurologic populations, including those with epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, dementia and neuro-oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or PsyD. degree. The ideal 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, supervising staff psychometricians, and participating in neuropsychology seminar series.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing neuropsychological evaluations in a high volume assessment service, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to the neurologic populations served, and providing expertise in evaluation of cognition on collaborative clinical research.

Clinical practice will be at multiple out-patient Penn Medicine clinic locations, with occasional in-patient consultation.

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 from diverse backgrounds. 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).

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