Open Positions

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Open Positions 

 

 

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Launched in 2022, The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon represents a bold new approach to promote the behavioral health and wellness of children and adolescents in Oregon and beyond. Our Portland-based effort is currently looking for top professionals and researchers to drive our efforts.

Interested in working at the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health in Portland? Current openings are listed below.

Current Openings

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 masters 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. 

The University of Oregon is committed to cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion. The university encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

More information about working at the University of Oregon, including details about the benefits package for eligible employees, is available on the Human Resources website.