Faculty Psychiatrist (Physician )

Department : Behavioral & SocialSciences Salary : Commensurate with experience

Description :

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the newlyestablished Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine invitesapplications for a Clinical Faculty position in the field ofPsychiatry. We are recruiting new faculty who have achievedexcellence in education, teaching, and research and are prepared tocontribute to our bold vision.

This is an open-rank, clinical, non-tenure track faculty position.Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

New faculty are expected to contribute to the educational, clinicaland research missions of the department and college ofmedicine.

Educational/Research/Services Mission

Teach in the four-week Behavioral Medicine Course consisting ofdidactic and problem-based learning sessions.

Teach in the problem-based learning sessions in the Physicians,Patients and Populations Course and Longitudinal ClinicalExperiences.

Provide clinical teaching and supervision of multiple trainees inmedicine.

Co-develop or lead advanced elective experiences.

Serve on UHCOM and UH Committees.

Publish scholarly research and lead and/or collaborate on grantapplications.

Direct Patient Care

Evaluate, treat, and consult on the behavioral health care ofpatients in UHCOM Family Care Center (FCC).

Supervise students on rotation at the FCC.

Collaborate with other medical and behavioral healthproviders.

Participate in community outreach activities.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

MD, DO

Board Certified Psychiatrist licensed or license eligible topractice in the State of Texas.

Psychiatrist needs to have expertise in treating a broad range ofbehavioral health problems for children, adolescents, and adultsand working in an integrated health care environment.

Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, includingactive and applied learning modalities.

Familiarity with accreditation standards for medical education(e.g., LCME, ACGME).

Strong analytical skills and ability to used data to informdecision-making.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated leadership abilities and abilities to workeffectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Research experience and publications in relevant specialtyarea.

Preferred Qualifications

Track record of scholarly contributions to the field of medicaleducation.

Experience in mentoring medical students throughout medicalschool curriculum.

Experience in mentoring medical students in research andscholarly activity.

Required Attachments by candidate:

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of at least 3 names and contact information for people whowill provide a latter of reference for you.

Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO from an accreditedinstitution. Official transcripts are required for facultyappointment and will be requested upon selection of the finalcandidate(s). Physician applicants must possess an unrestrictedTexas Medical License and board certification in their specialty.While exceptions may be considered, approval must be obtained fromthe Vice Dean of Education and/or the Dean of the College ofMedicine and the Office of the Provost. All positions within theUniversity of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Physician applicants are requiredto provide documentation of current licensure and boardcertification as part of their application materials.

Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO from an accreditedinstitution. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individualsconducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or watertreatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure thesecurity and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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