Assistant Professor - Clinical Scholar - Department of Psychiatry

Assistant Professor - Clinical Scholar - Department of Psychiatry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Clinical Scholar - Department of Psychiatry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

We seek individuals with excellent leadership potential and initiative to develop inter-disciplinary treatment approaches. Priority will be given to applicants with specialization in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine, and those having a background in prevention and treatment from a behavioral health perspective. Applicants with programmatic interests in treatment of opioid use disorder (e.g. buprenorphine) arising from illegal drug and prescription misuse, multi-modal treatment of other substance use disorders, chronic pain, sleep disorders, integrated behavioral healthcare that addresses psychiatric and medical comorbidities, special populations (e.g. persons living with HIV, pregnant females, at-risk youth, elderly, criminal offenders) and/or treatment settings (e.g. emergency department, primary care, infectious disease clinic, corrections) or health equity/disparities will provide excellent synergy with faculty expertise and activities.

Unique duties:

Primary responsibilities of this position involve (1) taking a leadership role in developing and expanding sustainable clinical service programs and providing exemplary, evidence-based interdisciplinary care in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental and physical health problems; (2) educating/training fellows, residents and medical students; and (3) scholarly interests/productivity and leading or contributing to clinical research

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a U.S. medical degree or equivalent (M.D. or D.O.), with post-doctoral credentialing in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine, licensure (or license-eligible) to practice in the State of Michigan, and DEA licensure

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0613 - Psychiatry

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.