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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
Posting Start Date: 4/30/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
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Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is dedicated to high quality medical student, resident, and fellow education, excellence in patient care, and advancing the science in psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences through clinical trials and ongoing collaborative research. The department supports clinical care and career development in multiple disciplines, including general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and neuromodulation including electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
The College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is recruiting for an Assistant, Associate or Professor level. The final rank and title of the appointment will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant.
Essential Functions

• Clinical supervision, mentoring, preceptorships and training of medical students, psychiatry residents and clinical fellows in mental health related fields.
• Formal and informal lectures on research design, mood disorders, psychopharmacology and curriculum evaluations.
• Clinical research as principal investigator, co-investigator, and/or sub-investigator in NIH and industry funded studies.
• Clinical evaluations, diagnostic assessments, standardized psychometric evaluations, treatment and follow-up of adults with mood and psychotic disorders as incidental to research.
• Train and supervise research assistants, postgraduate students, and nurses in clinical research protocols.
• Opportunity for administrative and leadership roles, participation in quality improvement, peer supervision, and formal mentorship.

Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of appointment, must have all of the following:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO), or equivalent.
• Ohio Clinical Research Faculty Certificate.

• Completion of 48 months of residency/traiing in Psychiatry.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
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