Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Psychologist in Hematology and Oncology

School/College:
School of Medicine

Title:
Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Psychologist in Hematology and Oncology

Assignment Category:
Full-Time

Rank:
Open Rank

Tenure Status:
Open Tenure

Payroll Status:
Faculty 12

Job Description:
( UAB ) seeks a Psychologist in the rank of Assistant Professor in Division of Hematology-Oncology.
The position will focus on patients with Sickle Cell disease. Responsibilities include seeing patients in the Sickle Cell clinic and conducting clinical research.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has for more than five decades produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries.

UAB Medicine is the third largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine. Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO .

Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an All American City, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA / CPA certified program, and be eligible for licensure in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F2251P

Open Date:
10/19/2023

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement:
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veterans status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UABs Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Background Check:
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable):

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