Adult Psychiatrist (Forensic), Assistant Professor Rank, Clinical Track - Full Time

Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty position on the clinical track, assistant professor rank, to serve as a Forensic Psychiatrist any forensic facilities serviced by the Department. This position will be responsible for providing forensic psychiatric care and treatment.

Teaching responsibilities include the supervision of residents, forensic fellows, and medical students, along with participating in fellow, resident, and medical student education activities in the department. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to our educational program by participating and presenting at psychiatry grand rounds, continuing education conferences as appropriate, and psychiatry didactic series in medical student education.

As a faculty member of the Tulane University School of Medicine, candidates are expected to participate in fellow, resident, and medical student education activities in the department, including departmental initiatives.  Candidates will be expected to participate in the annual fellow interview process, as well as the subsequent ranking of applicants, while providing both verbal and written assessments. Candidates will be expected to mentor both residents and students and stimulate them to participate in mentored research projects and other scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be board certified/eligible in general psychiatry, must have successfully completed an accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship program, and must be licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana by start date of appointment.

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply through Interfolio and provide a cover letter, updated CV, unofficial transcripts and three (3) references with email and phone numbers. Candidates may upload additional materials to their application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Devan Orellana at dorellana@tulane.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.   Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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