Psychiatry Residency Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) (Part-Time)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Psychiatry at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) / Psychiatry Residency Program Director. The successful candidate will be accountable for: Leadership & Administration Oversee the organization, operation, and administration of the Psychiatry Residency Program. Ensure compliance with ACGME common and psychiatry-specific program requirements. Educational Oversight Design and implement curriculum, rotations, and didactic sessions. Ensure quality of education across all participating clinical sites. Resident Management Recruit and select residents via the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Provide mentorship, advising, and career guidance. Oversee resident evaluation, promotion, disciplinary actions, and wellness initiatives. Faculty Engagement Recruit and develop faculty. Ensure faculty participation in teaching, supervision, and scholarly activity. Monitor faculty performance and development. Compliance & Accreditation Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation to ACGME and institutional GME office. Conduct annual program evaluations and participate In Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER). Oversee and administer annual program updates and site visit preparations. Ensure adherence to duty hour policies, moonlighting rules, and grievance procedures. Scholarly Activity Promote and participate in research, publications, and presentations. Encourage resident involvement in scholarly work. Institutional Collaboration Report to the Department Chair and Designated Institutional Official. Participate in Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) meetings and initiatives.

Requirements

MD/DO Degree.
New York State Medical Doctor/Physician Licensure.
3+ years of experience post-training, with prior experience in clinical education program leadership (residency or fellowship program director, medical student clerkship director or equivalent).
Board Certified or eligible in General Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration Oversee the organization, operation, and administration of the Psychiatry Residency Program.
Ensure compliance with ACGME common and psychiatry-specific program requirements.
Educational Oversight Design and implement curriculum, rotations, and didactic sessions.
Ensure quality of education across all participating clinical sites.
Resident Management Recruit and select residents via the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
Provide mentorship, advising, and career guidance.
Oversee resident evaluation, promotion, disciplinary actions, and wellness initiatives.
Faculty Engagement Recruit and develop faculty.
Ensure faculty participation in teaching, supervision, and scholarly activity.
Monitor faculty performance and development.
Compliance & Accreditation Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation to ACGME and institutional GME office.
Conduct annual program evaluations and participate In Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER).
Oversee and administer annual program updates and site visit preparations.
Ensure adherence to duty hour policies, moonlighting rules, and grievance procedures.
Scholarly Activity Promote and participate in research, publications, and presentations.
Encourage resident involvement in scholarly work.
Institutional Collaboration Report to the Department Chair and Designated Institutional Official.
Participate in Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) meetings and initiatives.