Job Description
The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP), College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS), University of South Florida (USF) invites applications from qualified candidates to fill one of two 9-month tenure-earning faculty positions, one at the rank of Assistant Professor and one at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Both are to be located on the USF Tampa campus. Rank is negotiable, and salary will be commensurate with rank. The successful candidate is expected to have, or to demonstrate the potential for, an independent program of research focused on behavioral health services, with a research focus in one or more of the following areas:
- Public sector mental health and substance use services, policy, and financing
- Implementation science and behavioral health
- Behavioral health research methods and statistics
- Integration of behavioral and physical healthcare
- Underrepresented populations and behavioral health disparities
- Technology in behavioral health (e.g., telehealth/eHealth, informatics, AI)
- Prevention, health promotion, and early intervention in behavioral health
- Behavioral health issues within justice systems
- Global behavioral health
- Health communications in behavioral health
- Trauma-informed care
- Veterans’ behavioral healt
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DSW) by the time of faculty appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
A strong publication record related to the foci of this position, demonstrated success or potential in obtaining external funding related to behavioral health services and policy research, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a record of collaborative work with both academic and community partners. Documented evidence of previous and/or current grant activity commensurate with rank is required of those applying for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Evidence of grant potential is required of applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor. A strong background in research methods and/or statistics is desired, along with experience teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
Applicants must apply through the USF online application system at www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/ careers and search for Job ID 35170.
Please submit:
◼ Cover Letter
◼ Curriculum Vitae
◼ 2 letters of support
◼ 2 Publication Examples
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The University of South Florida
Since opening in 1960, USF has developed into one of the nation's major public research universities. Ranked among the top 100 public research universities in the annual report "The Top American Research Universities." USF has formed vital partnerships with business leaders and organizations throughout the region and contributed to the well-being of its immediate urban neighborhoods through its networks of social research and service projects.
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences
The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences enrolls nearly 2,200 students and includes the Departments of Aging and Mental Health, Child and Family Studies, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, Mental Health Law and Policy, and Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling as well as the School of Aging Studies and School of Social Work.
The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute is a unique resource for Florida. It was created over 30 years ago by the Florida Legislature to expand our knowledge about how best to serve the mental health needs of Florida's citizens. Over 550 faculty, staff, and students work at the Institute, applying research techniques to understand complex social problems and developing and disseminating state-of-the-art technology and knowledge to improve human services.
Department of Mental Health Law and Policy
As the state and the nation's systems of health care, social service, civil and criminal justice continue to change, the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy is uniquely positioned to address the parallel changes in research and training needs. Our faculty conduct research on critical and emerging issues surrounding the funding, delivery, and outcomes of public behavioral health services as well as issues arising in public health and civil and criminal justice systems.
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