Current Openings

Pro Tem Research Assistant

The position will involve working both within the Laboratory for Leveraging Evidence and Advancing Practice for Youth Mental Health Services (LEAP Lab) and the Behavior, Emotions, Development and Sleep (BEDS) lab within the Ballmer Institute. The LEAP lab is directed by Sarah Kate Bearman, Ph.D., and focuses on the development, testing, and implementation of evidence-based mental health intervention in complex, limited-resource settings. The BEDS lab is directed by Ariel Williamson, Ph.D., and focuses on (1) understanding multi-level socio-ecological factors (i.e., child, family, school, healthcare, neighborhood) linked to child sleep health disparities and (2) the adaptation and implementation of behavioral sleep interventions in partnership with primary care, schools, and community organizations.

The position is based in Portland, OR. Application review begins November 18, 2024; position open until filled.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Child Behavioral Health

The Ballmer Institute has openings for multiple tenure-track faculty members. A Professor in Child Behavioral Health will contribute to the research and educational mission and vision of the Ballmer Institute, and the University of Oregon. They will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in child behavioral health at the Ballmer Institute, as well as and have opportunities to train doctoral and master's level students in training programs located at the College of Education, including counseling psychology, school psychology, prevention science, and special education. Successful candidates will conduct an active, externally funded research program and contribute to science through professional publications and presentations; engage with community partners through the Ballmer Institute; contribute to department, college, and university governance in a manner consistent with the needs of an AAU research university; and contribute to emerging continuing education and distributed learning activities. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

The position is based in Portland, OR. Application review begins October 21, 2024; position open until filled.

Associate/Full Professor in Child Behavioral Health

The Ballmer Institute has openings for multiple tenure-track faculty members. A Professor in Child Behavioral Health will contribute to the research and educational mission and vision of the Ballmer Institute, and the University of Oregon. They will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in child behavioral health at the Ballmer Institute and have opportunities to train doctoral students in the Department of Psychology. Successful candidates will conduct an active, externally funded research program and contribute to science through professional publications and presentations; engage with community partners through the Ballmer Institute; contribute to department, college, and university governance in a manner consistent with the needs of an AAU research university; and contribute to emerging continuing education and distributed learning activities. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

The position is based in Portland, OR. Application review begins October 21, 2024; position open until filled.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor

Clinical professor faculty serve as the essential link between teaching and practice. They are partners in delivering instruction, supervision of students, and the modeling and training of the child behavioral health specialist role within K12 schools, health care systems, and other community settings. Clinical professor faculty work in coordination with training site staff to deliver evidence-based interventions to promote well-being and prevent mental health problems from developing and worsening in children and adolescents. Individuals with experience in mental health screening, behavioral health promotion, evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches for youth mental health, and strategies to address disparities in access to behavioral health services for youth from historically and persistently underserved communities are encouraged to apply.