Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry is currently seeking an academic Psychiatrist to join our expanding program in picturesque north central Florida. We have a team of driven faculty and eager trainees who provide consultation-liaison inpatient psychiatry services to an 1162 bed medical center. The Department is dedicated to integrated and trauma informed care, health equity, excellence in resident and student education, behavioral neuroscience, telehealth, and research excellence.

This consultation-liaison psychiatry faculty position is 1.0 FTE (Full Time) non-tenure track and includes direct patient care, teaching, and supervision predominantly on medical/surgical inpatient floors. The rank of the appointment is open and will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant.

Expected Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

Applicant must be an M.D. or D.O. Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in Psychiatry, with fellowship training and certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry strongly preferred. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a State of Florida Medical License. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of clinical excellence as well as scholarly or teaching interest in an academic medical center.

About the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine:

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida in the College of Medicine is one of the largest multifaceted programs in UF centered within a major academic health center. Clinical faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at UF are engaged in clinical care covering a variety of modalities, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, neuromodulation (e.g., TMS, deep brain stimulation), and other emerging treatments such as ketamine treatment. This position provides opportunities for active collaboration with other departments including internal medicine, family and community medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology.

UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city. UF is one of the Top 5 public universities in the nation and one of the largest medical centers in Florida. UF is a leader in the Southeast for innovative, evidence-based treatment programs for a variety of mental health disorders with a strong commitment to the conduct of clinical science. UF College of Medicine is ranked 36th among the nation’s top research medical schools, according to U.S. News & World Report. Among public medical schools, UF ranks No.15 nationally and is the highest-ranked medical school in the state of Florida. For more information click on "Why Choose Medicine At UF?"

About Gainesville

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville , Visit Gainesville

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position was originally posted under requisition 66955. All previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:

• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center. References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered.
• The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, email the Search Committee Chair for the position, Dr. Sheryl Fleisch, M.D. FACLP, Associate Professor Chief of UF Shands Psychiatric Services and Chief of Health Equity at sfleisch@ufl.edu .

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes