This position will be housed within the OSPH, with the potential for a secondary appointment in the department of pediatrics and/or psychiatry at UTSW, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty across UTSW and its affiliated health systems, including Children’s Health System of Texas (CHST), to advance pediatric population health research and practice. The faculty member will play a key role in advancing the mission of the Center for Pediatric Population Health (CAPHP), a collaborative initiative between the OSPH and CHST, dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in pediatric populations through innovative research, policy translation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

Develop and lead an independent research program focused on pediatric behavioral or mental health and broader pediatric health initiatives. Secure external funding to support research activities. Engage in collaborative research with faculty across CAPHP, OSPH, CHST, UTSW clinical departments, and affiliated institutions. Teach and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in public health and related disciplines. Contribute to service activities within OSPH, UTSW, CAPHP, and the broader community. For clinician-scientists, clinical duties may be available within affiliated hospitals and clinics at UTSW.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for three references.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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