Professor in Addiction Psychiatry

Professor in Addiction Psychiatry

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Aug 21, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine atthe University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate orFull Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of mechanisms underpinning substance use andthe treatment of substance use and misuse. Applicants with experience in novel therapeutics (e.g., psychedelics, incretinmimetics) in the treatment of substance use disorders are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree.

Board certification in Psychiatry is required.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students,psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as lectureopportunities within the department.

Clinical responsibilities may include clinical evaluation and provision of treatment for adults with substance use disorders.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders. Scholarship includes developing and maintaining a program of federally funded research.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.