Job Description
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in research to strengthen policies andprograms in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America’syouth.
The faculty will be expected to work on projects that aim to implement and scale school and community-based mental health programs to improve the quality of life of children and adolescents with complex health care needs.
This work will facilitate the advancement of mental health prevention and intervention programs for student populations in school and community settings, specifically students with developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illness, complex health needs and other students
The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities forclinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate withexperience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.
Responsibilities
Engaging in research projects that aim to implement and scale school and community-based mental health programs to improve the quality of life of children and adolescents with special education and complex health care needs. This work will facilitate the advancement of mental health prevention and intervention programs for student populations in school and community settings, specifically students in special education programs with developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illness, complex health needs and other marginalized students. Specific research and implementation strategies include monitoring and evaluation efforts to ensure school-based mental health programs are addressing the unique needs of special education students, adapting trauma, mental health, and SEL screening tools to meet the developmental needs of all students; providing training for peer-to-peer mental health support and; incorporating knowledge and skills of evidence-based mental health practices in teacher education curricula. This research will help increase the access to and quality of mental health programs in schools and specifically for students with special education and complex health care needs.
The appointee should also show potential for superior teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or creative performance, commensurate with the mission of the institution.
Qualifications
Doctorate or recognized terminal degree in the field of specialization. Shown potential for superior teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or r creative performance, commensurate with the mission of the UMB. May require unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.
Job Info
- Job Identification: 539
- Job Category: Faculty
- Posting Date: 11/04/2026, 01:43 PM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: 511 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, US
- Expected Salary: $115,000
- SOAPF: 225-10417014-000000-00390811-310
- JobType: Regular
