Open Rank Clinical Faculty and Director of Autism and NDD Specialty Clinic

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Open Rank Clinical Faculty and Director of Autism and NDD Specialty Clinic

Columbia

College of Arts and Sciences

CAS Psychology

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Columbia, SC

Full Time

40

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Professional Track

Faculty

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for one full time clinical faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor to begin August 16, 2025. This individual will serve as the inaugural Director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Clinic which leverages established expertise in diagnostic and treatment for children and adults with autism or related disorders. This position comes with full employment benefits, voting rights as a professional-track faculty member, and a competitive salary. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

Doctoral degree (Ph. D. or Psy D.) in Clinical, School or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program by the time of the appointment. Licensed or license-eligible within one year after starting the appointment in the state of South Carolina.

Experience in clinical supervision. Research skills reflected in publications and/or funding in autism or a related field. Expertise in diagnostic and evidence-based intervention for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

We are seeking exceptional applicants with clinical and research experience in autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders to advance the mission of the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center (CAN) to improve the lives of families and individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, intellectual disability, learning and genetic disorders by providing diagnostic and treatment services, training the next generation of clinician scientists, integrating with the community and contributing to research. CAN is an interdisciplinary research center of excellence dedicated to advancing research, training, and community support for individuals with autism or neurodevelopmental disorders. The Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Clinic will be affiliated with the Psychology Services Center, the training facility for clinical-community and school psychology doctoral students in the Department of Psychology.

08/16/2025

10/31/2024

Yes

Applications require: 1) letter of application/cover letter; 2) curriculum vita; 3) research statement; 4) clinical statement; and 5) the names and email addresses of three references. Letters of recommendation are not required as part of the application; they will be solicited from candidates by the search committee chair who will contact them. All applicants must apply and upload the required documents online at USCJobs at .

Applications are being reviewed beginning in November 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Search Committee chair and CAN Executive Director Dr. Jane Roberts at .

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.