Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank-Clinical or Clinical Faculty-Geriatric

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine at Texas A&M University invites applications from psychiatrists experienced in the care of geriatric patients for a position with an anticipated start date in the summer of 2024. There are two available positions that can be for either full-time or part-time. Chosen physicians will join our faculty with an 11-month academic appointment, renewable annually. Applicants appointed to a full-time faculty position will hold an academic professional track (non-tenure) title of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor, commensurate with their qualifications and experience. Applicants appointed to a part-time (non-tenure) faculty position will hold the title of Clinical Faculty.

Opportunities are available to be a part of a growing academic clinical enterprise that provides care for addictions, emergency and consult/liaison psychiatry.  Opportunities also exist to develop integrative and collaborative care initiatives, including by way of telehealth, with local primary care physicians.  A neuro-modulation clinic is under development. The department is actively involved in medical education and has a newly accredited psychiatry residency training program.  

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and fringe benefit packages
• Research and teaching opportunities
• Career development and mentorship programs
• Collaborative opportunities throughout the Texas A&M Health Science Center and Texas A&M University

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population as a leader of the care team
• Collaborate with other behavioral health providers in the provision of patient care
• Contribute to the departmental, undergraduate medical education, and graduate medical educational programs
• Supervise medical students, residents, and other trainees in the clinical setting
• Attend and participate in related departmental and medical school administrative and committee activities

• MD, DO, PhD, JD or equivalent professional degree

• Completion of an accredited psychiatric residency training program

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

• Experience in the psychiatric care of the geriatric patient

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/144114. and upload the following:

1) Cover Letter

2) Current Curriculum Vitae

3) Personal Statement to include philosopy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable

4) Contact information of three (3) references.

Additional materials may be requested from finalists.  Review of applications will begin upon receipt of complete application and will continue until the position is filled.

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Hedieh Briggs (hedieh@tamu.edu), Director, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.