Academic Psychiatrist

Title InformationFaculty TitleJob Class CodeFLSAPosition InformationPosting NumberFRGV1998Working TitleAcademic PsychiatristNumber of Vacancies1LocationRio Grande Valley, TexasDivision/OrganizationDivision of Health AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 yearTenure StatusNon Tenure TrackFTE1.0Scope of JobThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry seeks a Psychiatrist for inpatient and outpatient services. 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 QualificationsMD 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 QualificationsLicense or Certification Required?SalaryCommensurate with Experience and QualificationsDesired Start Date09/01/2025Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt 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 Date08/21/2025Close DateAdditional InformationUTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position mayrequire presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work isperformed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitiveand thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System ofTexas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional RetirementProgram ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per weekand at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthSocial Security NumberGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interviewPlease NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50825Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsResumeReference Letter 1Reference Letter 2Reference Letter 3Certifications and LicensesOther DocumentList of 3 ReferencesUnofficial Transcripts 2Unofficial Transcripts 3Letter of InterestUnofficial Graduate TranscriptsTeaching StatementAdditional DocumentState Licensure