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How to Apply

Please send curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:
Jen Sullivan, Department of Psychiatry Faculty Affairs Manager
[email protected]

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time clinical track faculty member to work in Ambulatory Psychiatry Child and Adolescent outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will participate in the clinical teaching of learners and clinical care of patients in the outpatient setting. The U-M Department of Psychiatry involves more than 150 faculty across all areas, robust research programs, busy general and sub-specialized clinical programs, and clinical and research training opportunities.  The ideal candidate for this position will focus on provision of high-quality clinical care and education in a highly multidisciplinary ambulatory setting. This includes general psychiatric care for children and adolescents with anxiety, mood disorders and other diagnostic domains, e.g., ADHD, based on skill and interest. The candidate will share in teaching responsibilities of medical learners including medical students, house officers, and clinical fellows.
In addition to direct patient care, our faculty have the opportunity to:  Participate in or lead quality improvement and research efforts. Provide mentorship, didactic teaching, and engage in patient care activities with learners in related disciplines including social work and psychology.  Academic interests are encouraged. For those interested in research, the Department of Psychiatry and affiliated institutes at the University of Michigan provide state-of-the-art research facilities.  Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

Applicants must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry and Neurology and must hold or be eligible for a Michigan medical license.
Evidence of clinical competence and competence in clinical and didactic teaching is expected. Applicants must have demonstrated promise for an academic career that emphasizes clinical care, teaching, and administration. Superior clinical competencies and master teacher skills are necessary and be an active member in good standing of the University of Michigan Medical Staff. Comfort with providing mental health care to patients with significant physical health or developmental needs is necessary.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate/Clinical Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening, fingerprinting and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.