Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

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Posting Details

Title Information

Faculty Title Assistant Professor Job Class Code 10031 FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number FRGV
1832 Working Title Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Division/Organization Division of Health Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year Tenure Status Non Tenure Track FTE 1.0 Scope of Job

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Department of Neuro and Behavioral Health seeks an Adult General Psychiatrist for inpatient and outpatient services. The selected candidate will provide high-quality clinical care and clinical teaching. In addition, they will participate in scholarly activity, faculty development, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, prepare and provide didactics, and participate in the evaluation of the residents and medical students.

While previous experience in a residency program teaching role is preferred, individuals just finishing residency/fellowship training are highly encouraged to apply. Faculty are expected to administer and maintain a professional educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competencies, assisting them to reach their individual Milestones, plus educating medical students in the practice of Psychiatry. Working within the UT Health RGV clinical mission, the Department has outstanding educational and scholarly activities for medical students and a growing Psychiatry program.

Demonstration of strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.



Minimum Qualifications

MD degree with Board Certification in General Psychiatry or board eligible. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License.

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date 06/04/2025 Close Date Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

• 51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week

and at least 135 days in length.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources Will Not Be Held Responsible For Redacting Any Confidential Information From The Documents You Attach With Your Application. The…