Assistant Professor-Research

Assistant Research Professor

Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seekin g a Assistant Research Professor to joi n our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary/Pay Range : $ 95,000 - $98,000 annually . Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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Summary

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a full-time Assistant Research Professor. The primary job responsibility of this position will be to conduct research on trauma and resilience. Responsibilities will include conducting research, writing research grants, and forming collaborative research partnerships. Additional non-research duties can include providing direct care to clients within the Healing Division at the Institute (not expected to exceed 50% time). The distribution of job duties as far as time devoted to research and clinical-focused activities will be negotiable upon hire and is dependent on availability of gift funds and the level of grant activity of the hire. This is a non-tenure track appointment and is not eligible for, and cannot lead to, the award of tenure.

Salary will be guaranteed for the equivalent of two years, after which the individual will need to secure funding to support their position in the form of extramural funding and/or provision of direct clinical care. The individual who fills this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with other Institute research faculty and affiliates, of which there are currently more than 50, in conducting research related activities. The individual will also have the opportunity, if desired, to work with MA and PhD students from the Clinical Psychology program at UCCS which maintains a trauma track at the MA and PhD levels. All research faculty within the Institute have access to the services of a dedicated Grants Specialist and Research Administrator to assist with the preparing, securing, and administrating of extramural grants. The candidate will also receive start-up funds and relocation funds if necessary.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Research Activities

• Conduct programmatic research related to trauma and/or resilience
  
  
• Obtain external funding to support their own research program
  
  
• Work with cross-disciplinary faculty in the Institute
  
  
• Participate in research team meetings, seminars/symposia, and other research activities within the Institute
  
  

Clinical Activities

• Provide direct clinical services to veterans, first responders, trauma survivors and their families using evidenced-based practices in treatment.
  
  
• D eliver and document services according to professional practice standards and the policies of the clinic in a timely manner using the systems available (such as Electronic Medical Records and Scheduling).
  
  
• Participate in Clinical team meetings, staffing, and consultations.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with clinical research protocols and overall clinical services research objectives.
  
  

This position is dependent on the availability of external gift funding. Funding is currently expected to last two years. This position is also dependent on the availability of auxiliary revenues funding.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: November 1, 2024.
  
  
• Potential interview d ates: November 7, 2024 - November 14, 2024 .
  
  
• Potential start date: Spring 2025, start date is flexible
  
  

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications :

• To be considered for this role, you must possess a Ph.D. or PsyD. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program is mandatory.
  
  
• You must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Colorado.
  
  
• Experience in research within the area of trauma and resilience is highly desirable.
  
  
• Experience securing extramural funding.
  
  
• Clinical experience utilizing evidence-based treatments for trauma survivors (including practicum/internship/postdoc training experience).
  
  
• Experience running a successful and independent research program.
  
  
• Experience fostering research collaboration within the Institute.
  
  
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Specific to Clinical Activities:

• Extensive knowledge about work related stress and burnout challenges and related issues facing frontline providers (first responders) including common psychological disorders (i.e. PTSD, substance abuse and dependence, suicide risks, major depression, anxiety disorders), trauma specific challenges including acute stress responses, and primary trauma outcomes including family violence, and anger issues.
  
  
• Training and experience with Department of Defense clinical guidelines and the recommended evidence based treatments which may include Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  
  
• Ability to assess for and effectively respond to an individual experiencing thought of self-harm or suicide
  
  
• Experience with risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.