Psychiatrist (Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Medicine)

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Central Florida College of Medicine is seeking an experienced psychiatrist at the assistant, associate, or professor of medicine rank. This non-tenure-track position combines teaching in undergraduate and graduate medical education with direct outpatient psychiatric care at UCF Health Faculty Practice. Approximately 60–70% of the role is devoted to educational programs and 30–40% to clinical responsibilities. Faculty are expected to pursue scholarly activities consistent with the criteria for academic advancement.

The faculty member will teach preclinical medical students and contribute to psychiatry clerkship and residency education. The position also provides psychiatric care in an expanding adult outpatient multispecialty clinic, working collaboratively with physicians and advanced practice practitioners across a range of specialties.

This is a regular appointment with a variable work schedule and negotiable salary. The position is based in Florida; UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the posting explicitly states otherwise. H-1B visa sponsorship and transfers are not available.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for licensure or licensed to practice in Florida.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology upon completion of training.
• Board certification expected within two years of completion of training.
• Scholarly background and experience commensurate with the faculty rank sought.
• Authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching medical students and/or residents in an LCME- or ACGME-accredited program.
• Commitment to student-centered, active learning in a multidisciplinary environment integrating basic sciences with clinical application.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and digital platforms.
• Track record of scholarly activity.
• Interest in medical education; general and specialty-trained psychiatrists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and fundamentals of medical interviewing to first- and second-year medical students in an integrated format.
• Participate in case-directed learning sessions.
• Serve as discipline lead for the Integrated Sciences 4 module, focused on preclinical psychiatry and neurology.
• Teach psychiatry didactics in the third-year clerkship and assist with mid-clerkship evaluations.
• Teach and mentor residents in the psychiatry residency program.
• Collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to integrate and reinforce psychiatry concepts throughout the M.D. curriculum.
• Pursue scholarly activities to fulfill criteria for academic advancement.
• Provide direct psychiatric medical care at UCF Health Faculty Practice, an adult outpatient multispecialty clinic.
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice practitioners in specialties including primary care, rheumatology, endocrinology, dermatology, cardiology, and ophthalmology.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending; and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid annual time off for 12-month faculty, sick time off, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree