Clinical Psychologist AYA Cancer Program - Open Rank

Posting Information Department:
Psychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date:
03/19/2026

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Type:
Permanent Faculty

Working Title:
Clinical Psychologist AYA Cancer Program - Open Rank

Appointment Type:
Open Rank

Vacancy ID:
FAC0005855

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:
40

FTE:
1

Position Location:
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Proposed Start Date:
07/06/2026

Position Information Be a Tar Heel!:
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrows healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicines Working Forward initiative. As such, this positions work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the units business needs.

The Department of Psychiatry of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) School of Medicine at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time clinical psychologist to join its Adolescent and Young Adult ( AYA ) cancer program. This is an Open Rank fixed term faculty position. This clinical service is a core component of the AYA program which is part of the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program ( CCSP ). The mission of the CCSP is to deliver exceptional clinical care to patients at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital and other venues served by the School of Medicine and UNC Cancer Care.

This position will provide therapeutic support to AYA patients and their families who receive cancer care at UNC . The person in this position will also have research opportunities in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical research at the interface of oncology and mental health. In addition, we anticipate the AYA program will provide training to UNC Health professionals and students who work with patients with cancer. The successful candidate should have strong psychological clinical skills and a record of scholarly achievement (including peer-reviewed publications and research experience). Additionally, we are particularly interested in candidates with an established record of extramural research funding, leadership skills, and who have demonstrated an ability to promote a collegial environment that fosters ongoing collaboration.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, with an APA -approved internship and an APPIC approved fellowship. Must be eligible for psychologist licensure in the state of North Carolina as well as credentials for the independent practice of psychology in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Special consideration will be given to candidates with advanced training or prior experience in health service psychology, oncology, or AYA care.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:
Interested candidates may apply by going to and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.

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Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title:
Carla Feuerstein, HR Consultant

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.