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Assistant Professor in The Center on Trauma and Children

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 8/28/2025
Education / Training
Full Time

Job Title
Assistant Professor in The Center on Trauma and Children


Requisition Number
FE03808


Working Title

Department Name
7H801:Center on Trauma and Children


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD



Required Related Experience

Doctoral or post-doctoral research experience in child trauma or child maltreatment or related areas is required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed for or eligibility to be licensed for independent clinical practice preferred



Job Summary

The Center on Trauma and Children (CTAC) is hiring an Assistant Professor (Regular Title Series). This faculty position will allow the Center to expand its research activities in the area of child trauma. This individual will write grants, participate in funded research as a Co-I, engage in scholarship including completion of refereed publications and presentations, as well as work on grant related projects.

Please include a Cover Letter and CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Position will remain open until filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Expertise in child traumatic stress and child maltreatment, research methods, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis, grantsmanship and trauma-focused interventions preferred



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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