Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry

Location : Springfield, ILJob Type: FacultyJob Number: N1800946Department: Psychiatry-SMSDivision: Adult PsychiatryOpening Date: 12/08/2023Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: N/AShift: DaysExemptorNon_Exempt: ExemptDescription The incumbent will function as a faculty member in the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry. The incumbent will cover the SIU Adult inpatient service at Memorial Medical Center or St. John's Hospital and provide some outpatient services for SIU and collaborating agencies. The ability to provide ECT is essential. The incumbent will provide clinical and didactic training and establish lines of research. The incumbent will report to the Adult Psychiatry Division Director in the Department of Psychiatry. Examples of Duties 10% TEACHINGCarry out delegated responsibilities concerning the instruction of medical students, residents and fellows in the discipline of psychiatry. This includes participation in and direction of formal rounds, conferences, and seminars: leadership and instruction during formal and informal clinic, outpatient and inpatient. Ensures the clinical teaching of residents and students on the clinical services occurs effectively.Serve as mentor with second year student small group during neuroscience block once every five (5) years.Participate in residency didactics as assigned.Present at Grand Rounds or Interdisciplinary conferences. Provide clinical supervision to residents in Psychiatry.Moderate Resident Journal Club and case conferences as needed.Serve as a mentor for psychiatry clerkship.Serve as a moderator for psychiatry Student Journal Club.80% SERVICE (PATIENT CARE)Maintain professional outpatient practice in accordance with SIU HealthCare policy. Provide inpatient and/or consultation-liaison coverage at HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, and/or Packard Mental Health Center including coverage of ECT. Participate in call schedule and other routine faculty coverage duties of inpatient services on weekends.5% RESEARCHEstablish lines of research on own or in collaboration with colleagues.Publish one (1) peer-reviewed article every three (3) yearsDevelop a line of publishable scholarly activity.Supervise resident research as applicable.Maintain certification per Springfield Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (SCRIHS).5% ADMINISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL SERVICESParticipate in administrative meetings as assigned.Serve on departmental and school committees as required and represent the department as needed to other organizations. Qualifications Must have an MD or DO degree.Must have completed four (4) years of approved residency training in psychiatry.Must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the State of Illinois.Must be board certified/eligible in Psychiatry.Will be expected to achieve and maintain board certification within three (3) years, if not board certified at the time of hire.Must have sufficient experience in ECT to be privileged at both assigned hospitals. SIU will provide training if necessary.Must be willing to be trained in the provision of TMS.Must have experience providing services to multicultural populations; experience dealing with underrepresented minority populations; and be sensitive to the needs of minority populations. Supplemental InformationIf you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.Pre-employment background screenings required.Paid time off: Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of servicePaid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall illHealth, Dental, and Life insuranceOptional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.Long-term Disability InsuranceFlexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollarsVoluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursementLeaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employeesEmployee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult timesFor more information please visit