Residency Program Director & Clinical Associate/Full Professor

The University of Florida Department of Psychiatry is seeking a motivated and dynamic Associate or Full Professor for a full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure or non-tenure accruing position as Residency Program Director. The Program Director will oversee the ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program, which includes approximately 49 residents, with plans to expand to 56 in the next few years, involved in the care of patients across all psychiatry and subspecialty areas.

The Residency Program Director (RPD) has full responsibility, authority, and accountability for program administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; resident recruitment and selection; evaluation, promotion, and discipline; supervision; and faculty development. The RPD is charged with developing and maintaining a training plan aligned with ACGME Common and Program-Specific Requirements and ensuring that all aspects of the program meet accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assigning clinical rotations to ensure appropriate supervision and progressive responsibility.
• Leading the annual program review process with the Program Evaluation Committee.
• Evaluating the quality of clinical teaching units and didactic curriculum.
• Supporting resident career planning and counseling.
• Overseeing candidate selection in alignment with GME Committee policies.
• Assessing resident performance and providing post-graduate training verification.
• Supervising associate program directors, faculty, and staff.
• Ensuring compliance with all institutional, accrediting, and regulatory requirements.

The RPD will receive a minimum of 0.50 FTE for administrative (non-clinical) program duties. The remainder of the time will be devoted to clinical care, including direct patient care and clinical teaching, with time allocated for research as appropriate for funded investigators. Prior experience working with residents and medical students is required. Cross-departmental collaboration and participation in interdisciplinary research are strongly encouraged.

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry collaborate across the university and with national partners, offering rich opportunities for scholarly work and career development. There is also potential for leadership in developing specialized inpatient and outpatient services. As a member of the College of Medicine faculty, the successful candidate will contribute to the educational mission through teaching psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students in both clinical and didactic settings.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to service at the departmental, college, and professional levels and actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry.

Commensurate with education and experience

Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. (or equivalent) and be Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN or AOBNP). Must be eligible for Florida medical licensure and UF Health medical staff appointment.

• Prior teaching experience in a clinical, academic, or administrative role
• Prior experience as Program Director or Associate Program Director for a residency or fellowship program
• Active scholarly activities (within the last 5 years)
• Demonstrated interest in academic psychiatry
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership/administrative experience
• Strong written communications skills

As one of the nation’s top public research universities, the University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and financial well-being of employees and their families.

Highlights include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days)
• Eight weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Discounts on campus and local services and activities
• Enjoy discounts for on-and off-campus activities and services

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

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are involved in a broad range of clinical and research initiatives through departmental centers, labs, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The department includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics, including one affiliated with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment—along with an active inpatient service, a psychiatry collaborative program for primary care providers, school-based consultation programs, and community mental health consultation services.

The department offers clinical services and training in adult, child and adolescent, and addiction psychiatry. This includes operations at a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a robust consult-liaison service at UF Health Shands Hospital, and the Florida Recovery Center, which is operated by the Addiction Division. The department is also home to several research initiatives, including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD). UF is an active site for the NIH-funded Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

The University of Florida is a top  public university and one of the largest academic medical centers in the Southeast. UF Health is a regional leader in innovative, evidence-based mental health treatment and is committed to advancing clinical research. Researchers across the college pursue interdisciplinary work through nine major research centers and institutes. Why Choose Medicine At UF?

ABOUT GAINESVILLE

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Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application: 

• Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application:
• Cover Letter that outlines your interest in the position and addresses how your qualifications align with the required and preferred criteria.
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Three References including names and contact information. Please include individuals who can speak to your qualifications, scholarly potential, and effectiveness as a colleague in an academic health sciences environment. References will be contacted by the department if the applicant is under serious consideration.

Selected candidates 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.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation, due to a disability, is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.