Assistant Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM
Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking an academic faculty psychiatrist for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, suitable for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor-Clinician Educator. The successful candidate will have opportunities for multicultural clinical care, scholarly and collaborative research activities, and professional development in leadership, administration, and education. This role includes mentoring and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees in related disciplines. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience and academic background.

Requirements

  • Medical Doctor (or equivalent) degree
  • Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
  • Eligible for licensure in the State of New Mexico
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

  • Educational, teaching and supervision experience with residents, fellows and medical students.
  • A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an attending psychiatrist in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division.
  • Contribute to developing the division’s direction.
  • Engage in multicultural clinical care.
  • Participate in scholarly and collaborative research activities across the Health Sciences Center campus.
  • Mentor and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees in related disciplines.
  • Pursue professional development opportunities in leadership, administration, and education.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Educational benefits through the tuition remission program
  • Dependent education programs

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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