Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Summary

This position will lead the development of a Mental Health Strike Team for Long Term Care facilities. The COVID -19 pandemic has affected the mental health of long-term care staff and residents and this Strike Force Team will see to alleviate psychological issues via training, education, and deployment. In addition, this position will offer a disaster mental health elective course for the Disaster Management Masters of Public Health program. The elective course will provide students with content related to traumatic stress brought on by disasters and the impact that has an individuals and communities.

It is expected that the faculty member will assume the responsibilities of developing and
maintaining a deployable Mental Health Strike Team for long-term care facilities in Georgia and teach a disaster mental health course in the disaster management MPH program. The successful applicant will direct all mental health strike team activities, including curriculum development, identifying and training team members, liaising with the long-term care community and other stakeholders, and maintaining communication with IDM leadership. In addition, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and teaching a disaster mental health course.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should send (1) a statement of interest in the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names of three references. All applications received by July 5, 2022, will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Dr. Curt Harris at cuharris@uga.edu and please include “ IDM Clinical Assistant Professor” in the subject line. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1273P

Working Title

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department

Public Health-Hlth Policy&Mgmt

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia is located in Athens, a college town with a rich quality of life and a low cost of living ( http://www.visitathensga.com/media/athens-in-the-news/rankings/ ). Founded in 2005, the College of Public Health is located on the University of Georgia’s Health Sciences Campus. The College consists of four departments, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Promotion and Behavior, and Environmental Health Science, and three institutes, IDM, Institute of Gerontology, and Global Health Institute. The HPAM Department is located in newly renovated facilities that house faculty, staff, and students.

The Department offers an undergraduate minor in health policy and management, an MHA degree, and a DrPH degree. In addition, HPAM supports health policy and management and disaster management concentration areas within the College of Public Health MPH program. The College of Public Health is actively engaged in community outreach activities. HPAM and IDM are strong supporters of this College mission, and the successful candidate will support these activities.
https://publichealth.uga.edu/

College/Unit/Department website

https://idm.publichealth.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

06/03/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE : On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Clinical Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Clinical Assistant Professor

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• 5 years of experience working in the discipline of disaster and emergency management and/or disaster mental health.
• A minimum of 15 years of documented field experience.
• Preference given to individuals with the Critical Incident Stress Management and Psychological First Aid training.
• Preference given to those certified in IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800; and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in an academic classroom and for adult learners.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• National Incident Management System,
• Incident Command,
• Disaster Mental Health
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build a team
• Supervisory skills

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Development of a Mental Health Strike Team for Long Term Care facilities. The COVID -19 pandemic has affected the mental health of long-term care staff and residents and this Strike Force Team will see to alleviate psychological issues via training, education, and deployment.

Percentage Of Time

75

Duties/Responsibilities

Instructor of record for disaster mental health elective course at the graduate and undergraduate graduate level. This will include instruction and curriculum development.

Percentage Of Time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide service to the university, state, and nation via committees and workgroups.

Percentage Of Time

5

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents