Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences jobs in New Mexico

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at University of New Mexico Health Sciences is accepting applications for an academic faculty forensic psychologist, suitable for appointment at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. This assignment will be through the department’s Division of Forensic Behavioral Sciences. Broad based forensic skills to include knowledge of the law in relation to clinical practice are central to this position. This position will work extensively with criminal justice agencies and the New Mexico Human Services Division, delivering forensic behavioral health assessments and be responsible for a range of duties related to legal proceedings, including analysis of legal issues and how they stand within the legal jurisdiction in question, and using a research-based approach to answer legal questions or problems. This position will include a combination of clinical and educational activities to include supervision of forensic post-doctoral students, psychiatry residents, and participation in direct forensic services in the community.

More specifically, roles and responsibilities of this position will be as follows:

• Regarding education, the selected individuals will provide clinical supervision and didactic seminars in the area of Forensic Psychology to Psychology Interns, Post doctoral trainees, psychiatric residents and other trainees.

• Applied forensic work will include, but are not limited to, service in a variety of treatment settings, including state detention centers and/or prison settings.

• Scholarly activities as a forensic psychologist will include developing and maintaining an active publication agenda in the field of Forensic Psychology with the potential to obtain external funding and contracts specifically related to forensic psychology.

Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city and is located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley with stunning natural beauty. We are eager to put together the right package for individuals with a passion for the intersection between Psychology and Law, and an interest in joining a team of talented, caring and committed faculty members.  Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience and academic background.