Psychologist - Open Rank Faculty (TEACCH Chapel Hill)

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0006212 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism program is system of university-based regional centers to serve autistic children, adolescents and adults and their families. As part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the program has an active clinical, teaching, and research program. TEACCH operates seven community regional clinics.

Our clinics and programs offer a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the needs of autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across the state of North Carolina. Also, part of TEACCH is the Carolina Living and Learning Center, a residential/vocational training facility for autistic adults as well as an Employment Services program providing Job Coaching and related services to adults on the spectrum. TEACCH is currently part of the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities ( CIND ) program. All TEACCH programs are coordinated through a central administration and research unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

TEACCH provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, speech language therapy, occupational therapy and parent support groups. In addition, TEACCH conducts training within the state of North Carolina, nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines. TEACCH conducts clinical research focused on providing evidence-based care to autistic individuals and their families in their home communities. Our research examines intervention effectiveness in clinic, school, and community settings.

Ongoing research includes a school-based anxiety intervention program, a community college-based transition to adulthood program, a telehealth program treating depression and anxiety in autistic adults, and a physical activity program for autistic adults. Studies also examine the services needs related to early intervention, employment and aging. TEACCH has 48 full and part-time faculty, 150+ staff and provides training opportunities in both research and clinical activities for interns, postdocs and other graduate and undergraduate students. This position is located at the TEACCH Chapel Hill Clinic in Carrboro, NC.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program is seeking a clinical faculty Psychologist for our TEACCH Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The selected candidate will hold a faculty position as Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (fixed-term faculty) commensurate with experience in the Department of Psychiatry, UNC School of Medicine. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. Clinical faculty at TEACCH engage in a combination of clinical, research, and teaching activities.

Clinical opportunities include maintaining a diagnostic and treatment caseload of autistic clients across the lifespan consistent with faculty expertise. This position will focus on toddler and preschool age children. Teaching opportunities include supervising trainees, providing consultation, and training of other professionals locally, nationally, and internationally. TEACCH faculty engage in a variety of community-based research activities with current research projects covering the lifespan from evaluating the efficacy of our TEACCH for Toddlers program, community-based transition to adulthood interventions, and mental health intervention and services research for autistic adults and older adults.

The successful candidate’s research activities may range from providing clinical services on an intervention trial, evaluating assessment data from a research database of more than 14,000 individuals diagnosed by TEACCH , and/or pursuing independent research. The blend of clinical, teaching, and research activities will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise and career interests. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Completion of an APA -accredited PhD/PsyD in clinical, school or related doctoral program, and completion of an APA -accredited internship. Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of North Carolina and credentialed within 30 days of hire.

Must have previous clinical training and experience in assessment and treatment of young autistic toddlers and preschoolers. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates with expertise in early intervention and diagnosis preferred. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates may apply by going to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328546 and attaching an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a letter of application outlining your interest and fit with the position. In addition, two letters of reference should be submitted directly by your references to the Chair of the Search Committee, TEACCH Chapel Hill Search, via email to [email protected]. Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328546 Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Gina Austen, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected] Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity

Employer Statement Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What is your highest degree? PhD MD PharmD DDS DVM JD MLS/MIS Masters Other * Please indicate for which discipline you are currently licensed or license eligible in NC: Psychology Social Work Speech Language Pathology Occupational Therapy Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy * This position is located at the TEACCH Chapel Hill clinic in Carrboro, NC. Will you be able to report in person to Carrboro, NC? Yes No * How many years experience do you have in the assessment and/or treatment of autistic individuals?

None 0-2 years 2-5 years More than 5 years * Please specify the age ranges you have assessed and/or treated for Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism. Select any/all that apply. Birth to Five Five to Twelve Twelve to Eighteen Over Eighteen None * Please list the assessment instruments that you are competent to administer. (Open Ended Question) * Please list the therapy approaches that you are competent to administer. (Open Ended Question) Office of Human Resources 919-843-2300 [email protected] © 2026 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill About Human Resources UNC-Chapel Hill Policies Office of Faculty Affairs To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost.

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