The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care with a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. The UNC TEACCH Autism Program is housed within the School of Medicine. Started in the late 1960s, the UNC TEACCH Autism Program's mission is to create and disseminate community-based services, training programs and research to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan. UNC TEACCH currently operates 7 outpatient clinics across North Carolina, a residential program, and an employment program. In addition, UNC TEACCH has a robust community-based research program and internationally acclaimed training program. We are committed to providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse and respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnerships with the UNC Health System and other School of Medicine programs through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Our vision: Our vision is to create a world where all autistic individuals and their families have access to excellent evidence - based services in their home communities.

Patient care: We provide evidence-based services and exceptional clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing disparities in care across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's clinicians and researchers who work with autistic individuals by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented education. We cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support clinically and community oriented outstanding research programs and resources. We provide opportunities for collaboration among disciplines across and beyond the University as well as collaboration with community stakeholders to support meaningful and outstanding research that directly impacts autistic individuals and their families.

The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program has positions for master's level Autism Specialists within multiple TEACCH regional centers across the state of North Carolina. The selected candidate will hold a faculty position as Clinical Instructor (fixed-term faculty) in the Department of Psychiatry, UNC School of Medicine. Positions are potentially available at any of our locations across North Carolina: Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Master's level clinicians in social work, counseling, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy are encouraged to apply.

Autism Specialists/Clinical Instructors at TEACCH engage in a combination of clinical, teaching, and scholarly activities. Clinical opportunities include maintaining a clinical caseload of autistic clients across the lifespan consistent with faculty expertise. Teaching opportunities include supervising trainees, providing consultation, and training of other professionals locally, nationally, and internationally. TEACCH clinical instructors engage in a variety of scholarly activities including providing clinical services as part of ongoing clinical trials, collaborating on manuscripts, and providing conference presentations depending on faculty interests. Typically, clinical instructors spend 75% time in clinical activities, 15% time in teaching activities, and 10% time in scholarly activities although this varies depending on the successful candidate's expertise and career interests.

Requires completion of a master's degree in social work, counseling, or related discipline.

NOTE: Only candidates licensed or license eligible as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPA, SLP or OT in the state of North Carolina will be considered for these positions. Candidates must be licensed and credentialed within 30 days of hire.

Previous clinical training and experience in assessment and treatment of Autistic individuals preferred. Experience treating mental health comorbidities in ASD is highly desirable. Individuals with BCBA certification in addition to licensure as described above is highly desirable.

Interested candidates must apply by going to and attaching an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a letter of application outlining your interest and fit with the position. In addition, two letters of reference must be submitted directly by your references to the Chair of the Search Committee, TEACCH Autism Specialist Search via email to TEACCH@unc.edu.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.