Clinical Assistant ProfessorResearch – Tenure Track

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Clinical Assistant Professor/Research Tenure Track
Job Description:	The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Adult Division. This position is a key component of our strategic research mission in neuroscience and psychiatry with a focus on advancing translational research in brain organoid models to better understand psychiatric disorders and develop innovative therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will integrate research education and clinical service. Responsibilities include fostering collaboration between clinical and research teams mentoring trainees and contributing to patient care through research-driven insights. This role may also include providing clinical services to include outpatient care and inpatient call duties as part of the Adult Divisions clinical service. Key Responsibilities: Research Responsibilities Conduct and lead translational research in brain organoid models to advance neuroscience and psychiatry. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research findings into clinical practice. Mentor and educate residents fellows and graduate students. Publish scholarly work and pursue extramural funding to support research programs. Participate in departmental service and academic activities. Clinical Responsibilities Provide psychiatric care for adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Participate in the Adult Divisions inpatient call rotation. Conduct psychiatric evaluations medication management and treatment planning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Integrate research findings into clinical practice where applicable. Supervise and mentor psychiatry residents medical students and other healthcare trainees in clinical settings.
Minimum Qualifications:	MD or DO with board eligibility/certification in Psychiatry. Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida. Demonstrated experience in translational research and interest in brain organoid models. Prior academic experience in psychiatry and neuroscience research. Evidence of successful grant funding and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications:	PhD in a relevant scientific field Record of successful grant funding or clear potential to secure extramural funding. Experience mentoring trainees and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
Expected Salary:	$250000 - Commensurate with experience
Compensation & Benefits:	The University of Florida a top-ranked public research institution offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees health financial security and work-life balance. Comprehensive medical dental vision and prescription coverage. Life insurance long-term disability accident and illness insurance. Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions. Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave annual holidays personal holiday and winter break. 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave. Access to wellness programs flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program. Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services
About the Department of Psychiatry 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 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. UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city. UF is one of the top 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 states largest and oldest university (UF) and is one of the states 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 Gainesvilles 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:	Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application: Cover letter outlining interest in the position and qualifications. Curriculum Vitae. Names and contact information for three references who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicants work potential and ability to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences setting. References will be requested by the Department if the applicant is under serious consideration. Additional Requirements: Selected candidates must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked Issued to Student will not be considered official. Degrees earned from institutions outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

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Classification Title:Clinical Assistant Professor/Research Tenure TrackJob Description:The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Adult Division. This position is a key...

Classification Title:	Clinical Assistant Professor/Research Tenure Track
Job Description:	The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Adult Division. This position is a key component of our strategic research mission in neuroscience and psychiatry with a focus on advancing translational research in brain organoid models to better understand psychiatric disorders and develop innovative therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will integrate research education and clinical service. Responsibilities include fostering collaboration between clinical and research teams mentoring trainees and contributing to patient care through research-driven insights. This role may also include providing clinical services to include outpatient care and inpatient call duties as part of the Adult Divisions clinical service. Key Responsibilities: Research Responsibilities Conduct and lead translational research in brain organoid models to advance neuroscience and psychiatry. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research findings into clinical practice. Mentor and educate residents fellows and graduate students. Publish scholarly work and pursue extramural funding to support research programs. Participate in departmental service and academic activities. Clinical Responsibilities Provide psychiatric care for adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Participate in the Adult Divisions inpatient call rotation. Conduct psychiatric evaluations medication management and treatment planning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Integrate research findings into clinical practice where applicable. Supervise and mentor psychiatry residents medical students and other healthcare trainees in clinical settings.
Minimum Qualifications:	MD or DO with board eligibility/certification in Psychiatry. Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida. Demonstrated experience in translational research and interest in brain organoid models. Prior academic experience in psychiatry and neuroscience research. Evidence of successful grant funding and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications:	PhD in a relevant scientific field Record of successful grant funding or clear potential to secure extramural funding. Experience mentoring trainees and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
Expected Salary:	$250000 - Commensurate with experience
Compensation & Benefits:	The University of Florida a top-ranked public research institution offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees health financial security and work-life balance. Comprehensive medical dental vision and prescription coverage. Life insurance long-term disability accident and illness insurance. Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions. Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave annual holidays personal holiday and winter break. 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave. Access to wellness programs flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program. Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services
About the Department of Psychiatry 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 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. UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city. UF is one of the top 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 states largest and oldest university (UF) and is one of the states 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 Gainesvilles 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:	Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application: Cover letter outlining interest in the position and qualifications. Curriculum Vitae. Names and contact information for three references who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicants work potential and ability to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences setting. References will be requested by the Department if the applicant is under serious consideration. Additional Requirements: Selected candidates must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked Issued to Student will not be considered official. Degrees earned from institutions outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes