Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Pediatrics - Patient Care

MD Anderson
Houston, TX
Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), BEHAVIORAL
• Location: Houston, TX
SUMMARY
The Department of Pediatrics Patient Care at MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a full-time faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment to join the Behavioral Health Team. The clinical faculty position will provide robust, inter-disciplinary Oncologic Psychiatry or Psychology services to infants, children, adolescents, and YAs suffering from life-threatening, life-limiting, and terminal diseases.
SCOPE
This clinical faculty position in the division of Pediatrics will:
• Provide clinical expertise in pediatric Oncologic Psychiatry or Psychologycare.
• Provide an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students including delivery of lectures and bedside teaching.
• Participate and collaborate with the department's ongoing research program and scholarly work to enhance the academic environment of the department.
• Possess strong communication skills to communicate with patients, family members, hospital staff, and other faculty members within the Institution.
This position has a target base salary of $180,159 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

  • The candidate must have completed a psychology degree (PhD, PsyD or EdD) in an accredited medical school or equivalent. Candidates must have completed an accredited pediatrics residency program.
  • The Children's Hospital at MD Anderson evaluates over 800 new oncology patients and consultations annually, many of whom seek care for aggressive malignancies. Resources abound for patient care support, including a robust integrative medicine program (including a mind body therapist, acupuncturist, music and art therapists); strong interventional pain program; state-of-the-art AYA program, robust psychosocial support programs, and a fully accredited on-site school program. Staff support includes a strong array of wellness programs within the institution and the Division, including Gathering Ground healing circles, HOPES debrief program, and Wellness Monthly lunchtime events.

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

    This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 179035
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Work Location: Onsite
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Posted 2026-06-21

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