The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, College 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 2025. 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
Qualifications:
– 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
Application Instructions:
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 philosophy 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.
About Texas A&M University - College of Medicine - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a community of scholars and clinicians dedicated to delivering advanced, evidence-based psychiatric and psychological care to the Brazos Valley and the broader Central Texas community and to developing the future leaders of mental health care.
Our growing clinical enterprise provides integrative and collaborative care initiatives, including via a multi-disciplinary clinic with a number of specializations, telehealth, and advanced psychiatric interventions such as neuro-modulation. The department is actively involved in medical education within the College of Medicine and supports an accredited psychiatry residency training program. Our clinical and research facilities are housed in several new or renovated buildings. We maintain collaborations with multiple agencies and hospitals throughout the state and departments across the Texas A&M system.
Texas A&M University is a land, sea, and space grant institution that holds the distinction of classification as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity), and faculty benefit from the resources and support associated with this designation. The Department is interested in candidates who, through their clinical care, teaching, and service, will contribute to the breadth and excellence of the academic community, as well as the needs of the population of Texas and the global community.