Assistant/Associate Professor, Mental Health Law & Policy at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: Mental Health Law & Policy (0-5820-000)

College/Division: College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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 or Associate Professor. Both will be located on the USF Tampa campus and are not remote positions. 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' and first-responder behavioral health

• Suicide prevention

• Population behavioral health

• Behavioral health workforce

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DSW) by the time of faculty appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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. 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. The successful candidate is expected to teach and be an active mentor within undergraduate and/or graduate programs.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. 2 publication examples
4. 3 references, at least two to provide letters of support during the hiring process

About MHLP:

The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP) is one of six departments/schools in the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences (CBCS) and department faculty are integral members of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI). The department promotes academic excellence by providing leadership and opportunities that enhance manpower development and personal growth in a fully engaged learner-centered environment. The mission of the department is to promote the behavioral health and well-being of all people, by creating, translating, evaluating, and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge and by educating the next generation to support effective behavioral health practice throughout systems, organizations, and communities.

About CBCS:

Established in 2008, the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is breaking new ground by combining knowledge gained through the behavioral sciences with knowledge gained from the community. Our emphasis on behavioral science reflects a focus on individuals, emphasizing behavioral research that examines the problems and challenges people encounter, as well as their need for clinical and supportive services. Our emphasis on community science reflects our commitment to understanding the larger contextual factors that have an impact on the well-being and safety of individuals and their families, such as the effectiveness of systems and policies that impact and support the well-being of individuals. We accomplish this by engaging community and neighborhood stakeholders in a partnered, participatory manner and by collaborating with local, state, and national organizations in both the public and private sectors.

CBCS Points of Pride:

• We are proud to be home to a diverse student body comprised of 24.8% Hispanic, 11.9% Black, and 51% white individuals from 30 countries. In addition, the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is a leader in the University for the percentage of Pell Grant recipients who graduate in four years.
• Our faculty have exceptional research agendas and bring in research and grant contracts totaling over $30 million each year. This research is often characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and active engagement with community partners.
• The College is deeply involved in the community with students completing more than 300,000 service hours valued at an estimated $7.7 million per year. Our hundreds of community partners include law enforcement agencies, mental health and behavioral healthcare organizations, social service agencies, healthcare organizations, federal and state agencies, and public school systems.
• We have a strong commitment to mental health and wellness. The free, online Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course developed by college faculty and staff has attracted nearly 5,000 people
• Eight CBCS Faculty members were named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows for their outstanding contributions to research since 2018
• Three CBCS graduate programs are among the nation's top 50, and two additional programs are in the top 100, according to rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
• USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which is comprised of 71 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. As an AAU Member institution, USF continues to grow its research profile, as members earn the majority of competitively awarded federal funding for reasearch.

For more information regarding this search, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Khary Rigg at rigg@usf.edu.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37800

Posting Date: September 9, 2024

Posting End Date: December 15, 2024, the first review of applications will begin on October 28, 2024

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