Assistant Professor Health Programs
MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI
•Remote
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an MD/DO qualified physician to provide outpatient care to children, adolescents, and families while supporting the academic mission through teaching, supervision, and program leadership. As Assistant Director of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program, the faculty member contributes to curriculum development, trainee evaluation, recruitment, and program administration.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
- Board certified or board eligible in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentorship, and academic service
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program administration or educational leadership preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
- Interest in curriculum development, trainee wellness, and innovative educational approaches
- Commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally sensitive psychiatric care
Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a department-affiliated outpatient clinic
- Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and primary care providers to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation consistent with institutional and regulatory standards
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives
- Supervise psychiatry residents, child & adolescent psychiatry fellows, and medical students in outpatient settings
- Lead didactic sessions, case discussions, journal clubs, and skills-based seminars
- Provide mentorship and professional development guidance to trainees
- Model evidence-based, developmentally informed psychiatric care
- Assist the Program Director in leadership and administration of the fellowship program
- Contribute to curriculum design, rotation planning, and competency-based assessment
- Participate in trainee recruitment, including application review, interviewing, and selection
- Support ACGME accreditation activities, including documentation, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement
- Serve as a liaison between fellows, faculty, and departmental leadership
- Engage in scholarly activities such as quality-improvement projects, educational innovation, clinical research, or academic presentations
- Participate in departmental and institutional committees
- Contribute to the academic reputation of the division through publications, conference participation, or community engagement
- Uphold institutional values related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
- Maintain board certification (or eligibility) in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and professional development activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
