Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Psychiatry

Job #JPF04132

Department: Psychiatry / School of Medicine / UC San Diego

Position Overview

Position title: General, Geriatric, Child & Adolescent, and Subspecialty Psychiatry Faculty
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $90,700 – $238,300. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Window

• Open date: November 6, 2024

• Next review date: Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration.

• Final date: Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Psychiatry within the School of Medicine at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. UC San Diego Psychiatry faculty provide exceptional clinical care, cutting-edge research, and educational excellence.

We seek outstanding applicants for non-tenured/non-tenure track General, Geriatric, Child & Adolescent, and Subspecialty Psychiatry faculty positions with clinician-educator or clinician-scholar interests.

The successful candidates’ clinical focus will align with one or more areas of clinical expertise in the department, including—but not limited to—general adult, geriatrics, child and adolescent, consult-liaison, and addiction psychiatry, as well as specialty programs such as eating disorders, community or public sector psychiatry, college mental health, women’s mental health, neuromodulation, and post-traumatic stress.

Clinical settings can include inpatient and outpatient, including intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.

The successful candidates will also teach, which may include lecturing and mentoring in various educational programs, embrace a culture of excellence and innovation, and contribute to clinical scholarship and/or research.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• MD, DO, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent in the areas of neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Candidates with an MD, DO, or equivalent must be Board eligible or Board certified in general adult, geriatrics, child and adolescent, consult-liaison, or addiction psychiatry.

• Candidates with an MD, DO, or equivalent and applying for a position with clinical responsibilities must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board, and maintain or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted DEA number to practice in the US.

• Candidates with a PsyD, PhD, or equivalent and applying for a position with clinical responsibilities must have graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program, including completion of an APA-accredited internship, and must have or be eligible for a license from the California Board of Psychology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize past or potential contributions to diversity.

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: [apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04132]

Help contact: jec182@health.ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

As a University employee, compliance with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements is required. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location: San Diego, CA