Posting Details
Request to Recruit Position Title: Practitioner in Residence
Department of Public Health - Growing Well Medical Director
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank: Practitioner in Residence
Position Number: 0A0781
VISA Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness - 273600
Working Location: City, State Boone, NC
Position Summary
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Minimum Qualifications
MD or DO with board certification in Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or General Pediatrics with relevant experience preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in developmental pediatrics or a related field
Areas of Interest
No Minimum Level Required
Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting
Strong knowledge of early childhood development, neurodevelopmental disorders, and early intervention systems
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Experience working in a multidisciplinary or integrated care model
Background in high-risk infant follow-up programs or NICU graduate care
Experience with care coordination and family-centered support services
Familiarity with public health programs IDEA Part C or community-based services for young children
Bilingual or multicultural experience is a plus
License/Certification Required
Unrestricted medical license in North Carolina
Description of the Department or Unit
The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness
App Well connects Appalachian State University to the community by supporting health and wellness research, interprofessional clinics, and community outreach programs. The institute partners with the community to better prepare students to become exceptional practitioners who will continue to address health issues and disparities throughout the region and beyond. Learn more at https://appwell.appstate.edu/about
The Department of Public Health is currently accredited as a standalone Baccalaureate program by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is seeking accreditation for its new MPH program. The department currently supports 10 faculty with diverse research and practice backgrounds, including the Blue Cross of NC distinguished endowed professor of Public Health. The department supports approximately 140 undergraduate and 37 graduate students. It also enjoys numerous strong long-term relationships with regional health providers and public health agencies.
Appalachian State Universitys Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3400 students in nine undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs organized into six academic departments. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boones Wellness District. We also have a presence on our new campus in Hickory. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicines Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness is seeking a Practitioner in Residence, Department of Public Health, and Medical Director for its new Growing Well Developmental Clinic.
The Practitioner in Residence, Medical Director will provide clinical leadership, strategic oversight, supervision of allied health professionals, and operational guidance for the Growing Well Developmental Clinic. This role will ensure the highest standards of care in developmental pediatrics, drive evidence-based practices, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for high-risk infants and young children.
Key Responsibilities:
Type of Position
Full Time
Position Appointment Type
1.00
Number Of Months Per Year
12-Month
Leave-Earning Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details
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Proposed Date of Hire
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration
NA - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidates salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration
Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following documents to your application:
UNC System Code Section 6102
Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
11032025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
11172025
Search Chair Name
Bryan Belcher & Martie Thompson
Search Chair Email
belcherba@appstate.edu & thompsonmp3@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52398
Posting Number
FA00542P
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