Neuromuscular Neuropsychologist / Assistant Professor

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Department Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration City City Salt Lake City, UT Track New Position to Begin Details The Neuromuscular Neuropsychologist (NN) will be part of a thriving academic/clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine. The NN will provide a full range of psychotherapeutic, diagnostic, and training activities, and provide high-level psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidenced‑based treatment services, primarily for children with neuromuscular disorders or other pediatric neurological disorders, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical activities will take place primarily at Primary Children’s Hospital and the Eccles Outpatient Building. The NN is expected to be an integral part of clinical research efforts in the neuropsychological testing for clinical trial and other research efforts, including cognitive and behavioral components of children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders. The Division maintains an excellent collegial relationship with our neuromuscular and neuroimaging colleagues, with neuromuscular care and psychological evaluation and treatment being an area of expanding need. Beyond this, the Division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including epilepsy, vascular disease, movement disorders, neonatal neurology, headache, and functional neuroimaging. In addition to research and clinical care, the faculty member will participate in education activity, with opportunities in quality improvement, and advocacy. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. from an APA accredited graduate program in Education Psychology/Counseling Psychology, with successful completion of an APA‑approved doctoral internship in Counseling Psychology. Must possess research experience in pediatric neuromuscular disorders, including publications, with prior experience in neuromuscular clinical trials. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics in the Clinical Track at the rank of Assistant Professor. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. 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A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date Open Date 10/27/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number Requisition Number PRN03938F Type Type Faculty Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Ph.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an accredited program? Yes

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• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes

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• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)? Yes

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• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons? Yes

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