Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Autism and Maternal/Infant Mental Health - CHOP

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator, Autism and Maternal/Infant Mental Health - CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Mar 23, 2026 Deadline: Mar 23, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of autism spectrum disorder in early childhood and maternal/infant mental health. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania. Teaching responsibilities may include supervising behavioral health trainees (including psychology externs, interns, and fellows) in clinical practice and research; giving lectures to trainees in psychology, psychiatry, and pediatrics. Clinical responsibilities may include providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services to patients in outpatient settings within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, with a focus on patients presenting with concerns related to autism spectrum disorder and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include contributing to the growth of impactful and transformative research in pediatric health and equity, including a focus on autism spectrum disorder, maternal/infant mental health, and community engaged science; data analysis using qualitative methods; manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings. We are seeking applicants with training and experience working in clinical and research settings with autistic/neurodivergent children and their families, with experience in maternal/infant mental health and health equity science using qualitative methods. The role involves providing comprehensive early autism diagnostic evaluations and active involvement in infant maternal mental health research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading health equity science and community engaged research initiatives. Qualifications Application Instructions To apply, visit Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. jeid-6c4f553e87e1924984c7ce3e8471cac9