Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences General Faculty Search: Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series
The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in
UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) is seeking faculty to work as a
part of a team emphasizing high quality, patient-centered psychiatric
in-patient and/or outpatient care. Applicants specializing in adult, geriatric, child and
adolescent, and addiction
psychiatry are invited to apply.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established
department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences with an international
reputation of excellence in education, research, and patient care. Time is
allocated for didactic teaching, case conferences, and supervision of trainees.
The successful candidate also will evaluate and treat their own patients. In
addition, they will engage in scholarly or creative activities derived from and
in support of their clinical teaching, professional, and service activities. The department seeks applicants with a
demonstrated commitment to academic and clinical excellence and diversity
within our faculty, staff, and trainees. Teaching and supervisory experience of
residents, fellows, and medical students is preferred. This recruitment is
conducted at the instructor/Assistant/Associate rank in the Health Sciences
Clinical Professor series. Determination of rank and step will be based upon
background, training, experience, and overall track record. The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral
Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine is comprised of faculty members
who are experts in the origins and treatment for disorders of complex human
behavior.
https://www.uclahealth.org/Resnick/department-of-psychiatry-and-biobehavioral-sciences
The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric
Hospital at UCLA is among the leading centers in the world for comprehensive
patient care, research, and education in the fields of mental health,
developmental disabilities, and neurology. It is the major psychiatry teaching
facility of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Ronald Reagan UCLA
Medical Center, one of the nation's top-ranked medical centers. The Resnick
Neuropsychiatric Hospital is an independently accredited and licensed hospital.
The Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital's vision is to serve the health care needs
of the community, its patients, and their families through excellence in
research, education, and the delivery of neuropsychiatric and behavioral health
services:
https://www.uclahealth.org/resnick/department-of-psychiatry-and-biobehavioral-sciences.
The department is affiliated with The Semel
Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, which is an
internationally renowned interdisciplinary research and education institute
devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior and the causes and
consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders:
https://www.semel.ucla.edu/.
Additionally, the department has a highly
respected resident training program. This training program has access to a
variety of clinical training sites, each of which provides residents with a
unique learning experience:
https://residency.semel.ucla.edu/
https://residency.semel.ucla.edu/training-sites/.
Our department philosophy is aligned with UCLA campus leadership in the areas of recruiting and retaining individuals traditionally under-represented in the health sciences, LGBTQ, and individuals with disabilities, to reflect the diversity of the population we serve in the Los Angeles area. We further recognize that successfully recruiting people to join our enterprise is not the end of the story. It is also critical that we provide an environment in which all individuals in our workforce and trainee programs experience a professional, supportive, collaborative, and open environment and have the opportunity to thrive. We are dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of these goals.
The successful candidate must meet the following
qualifications by time of hire:
Must hold an M.D., D.O., or medical equivalent
degree and be board eligible or certified in Psychiatry plus any relevant
subspecialty discipline; Must possess a valid California Medical License and
Drug Enforcement Agency certificate.
Salary and academic rank will be commensurate
with experience and achievements. The Department of Psychiatry and
Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine seeks candidates
whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to
contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
To apply, please submit i) a cover letter
outlining academic interests and a brief statement on your diversity
activities*; ii) an updated curriculum vitae; and iii) the names and contact
information of three references to the application portal at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF06627.
For other information, send inquiries to PsyChairSemelDir@mednet.ucla.edu.
(*Statement of Contributions to Diversity -
Please see the following page for more details: https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html)
Cultural North Star. The shared values of the
DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members
of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right,
making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold
ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program
at:
https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06627
The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or
protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination
& Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.