Assistant Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Assistant Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry


Posting Number
req36820


Employment Type
Faculty


Faculty Type
Clinician Educator


Hiring Department
Psychiatry Psych (451A)


Academic Location
School of Medicine


Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.


Position Summary

The UNM Department of Psychiatryand Behavioral Sciences is eager to put together the right package for anindividual with a passion for child and adolescent psychiatry and teaching,coupled with an interest in joining a team of talented, caring and committedfaculty members.

Applications are beingaccepted for an academic faculty psychiatrist, suitable for appointment at therank of Assistant Professor-Clinician Educator for a position in our Child and AdolescentPsychiatry Division . The successfulcandidate can take full advantage of opportunities available in our vibrant andactive academic community.

As an attending psychiatrist in ourChild and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, the person(s) selected will have avoice in developing the division's direction as well as opportunities formulticultural clinical care and scholarly and collaborative research activitiesacross the Health Sciences Center campus. There are many opportunities for professionaldevelopment in leadership, administration, and education, including mentoringand supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees in relateddisciplines.

Salary and academic rank arecommensurate with experience and academic background.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (or equivalent)degree;
• Board certified or board eligible inChild and Adolescent Psychiatry;
• Clinical experience - minimum 1 year;
• Eligible for licensure in the Stateof New Mexico;
• Must be eligible to work in theUnited States.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications and describing the applicant's accomplishments and future goals; a current CV; and the names, addresses and contact information for three professional references. For Additional Information Contact: Chandra Cullen, MD Vice Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry View email address on click.appcast.io

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 6/17/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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