Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor Faculty – Student Health Psychiatry, Student Health Care Center

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor for our outpatient practice in Student Health Psychiatry at the Student Health Care Center. The position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenured multi-mission track faculty position and will be at the forefront of providing comprehensive psychiatric care and consultation services to UF students facing diverse mental health challenges including general mental health disorders, multicultural concerns, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse and gender/sexual minority issues.  The candidate’s impact will extend beyond direct student care as collaboration with various campus entities is integral to our mission to help every student achieve optimal health in the pursuit of personal and academic success.  As a faculty member in the College of Medicine, the candidate will also contribute to its educational mission by participating in graduate and/or medical education, particularly the teaching of adult fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students during rotations and seminar teaching. Finally, the successful candidate must be willing to engage in service at the level of the department, college, and larger profession. All student health psychiatry faculty share in the after-hour call duties for the Student Health Care Center.

If you are a passionate and compassionate physician with a commitment to student well-being, we invite you to apply and be a vital part of our team dedicated to fostering a campus environment that promotes mental health and resilience.

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

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, Student Health Psychiatry-Student Care Center, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD) and.  UF is also an active site for the NIH-landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.  Shands Children’s Hospital is ranked the number 1 children’s hospital in the state of Florida in US News and World Report (USNWR) the Department of Pediatrics has national rankings in a number of pediatric specialties by USNWR.

UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city.  UF is one of the Top 10 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. 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

Commensurate with training and experience

• Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified/board eligible.
• Completed residency in psychiatry.
• Possess prior clinical experience in a teaching institution or service
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communications skills

• Strong candidates will be motivated physicians with a desire to work in an academic setting
• A candidate with a fellowship in Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent, or Community Psychiatry

As one of the nation’s top public research university, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family’s financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Salary commensurate base on candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break,
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

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, including a diversity statement indicating how your previous experiences have prepared you to contribute to an inclusive institutional culture.
• 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.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an 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).

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.