Section Chief in Psychiatry (Part-time, 0.60 FTE) - IllinoisCOM
About The Position
The Department of Surgery and Specialty Medicine at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician educator and leader to serve as faculty in Psychiatry. This part-time (0.60 FTE) position offers the opportunity to champion the integration of mental health throughout the medical education curriculum. This position is open to candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. Academic rank to be determined by The Chicago School and IllinoisCOM's academic rank policy. The successful clinician-educator will lead curriculum development across both pre-clinical and clinical phases, building the pre-clinical Behavioral Sciences curriculum and directing the Psychiatry core clerkship rotation. Additional responsibilities include faculty recruitment and development, establishing clinical partnerships, and fostering research initiatives and community engagement. We seek a dedicated educator and innovative leader with deep expertise in psychiatry and understanding of the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. The successful candidate will create a collaborative, student-focused environment that aligns with IllinoisCOM's mission to train physicians who deliver integrated, patient-centered care addressing both physical and mental health needs.
Requirements
- DO or MD degree with board certification in related specialty
- At least five (5) years of experience in medical education, residency training, or faculty leadership
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education and the integration of osteopathic principles in training
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a department chair, program director, or senior faculty leader in an accredited medical school or residency program
- Strong background in educational innovation, simulation-based training, and competency-based assessment
- Established record of research and scholarly activity in clinical practice or medical education
- Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion in clinical practice and medical education
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership for the integration of mental health-centered curriculum within the IllinoisCOM
- Lead curriculum development and assessment for the Psychiatry clinical rotation
- Assist curriculum development and assessment in preclinical courses as needed.
- Assist in recruitment, mentoring, and development of faculty members within the department
- Maintain partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to support clinical training and research opportunities
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies
- Oversee the development and delivery of an innovative, holistic psychiatric curriculum
- Teach medical students using evidence-based instructional methods, including case-based and small-group learning
- Support student coaching, mentoring, and professional development in clinical and academic settings
- Collaborate with other faculty and clinical educators to integrate mental health-centering content across the curriculum
- Represent the College in professional organizations and events
- Assist where needed with student recruitment and community outreach efforts
- Participate in college and University committees
- Support student and faculty participation in community outreach and service-learning programs
- Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education
- Engage in clinical practice (strongly encouraged)
- Promote a culture of research and scholarship
- Support faculty and student research
- Seek external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance research initiatives
- Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance for research activities
Benefits
- generous paid time-off
- medical and dental coverage
- company-paid life and disability insurance
- retirement plan with employer contribution
- multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development
- regular employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
