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  Req#: 1128348
  Assistant Professor Health Programs
  
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  Job no: 1128348
  Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
  Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Human Medicine
  Department: Psychiatry Human Medicine 10022696
  Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
  Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
  Location: East Lansing
  Categories: Health Care Professional, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
  
  Position Summary
  
  The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an MD/DO qualified physician to provide outpatient care to children, adolescents, and families while supporting the academic mission through teaching, supervision, and program leadership. As Assistant Director of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program, the faculty member contributes to curriculum development, trainee evaluation, recruitment, and program administration.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  
  1. Clinical Responsibilities (Outpatient Services)
     • Provide diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a department-affiliated outpatient clinic
     • Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and primary care providers to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary care
     • Maintain accurate, timely documentation consistent with institutional and regulatory standards
     • Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives
  2. Teaching & Supervision
     • Supervise psychiatry residents, child & adolescent psychiatry fellows, and medical students in outpatient settings
     • Lead didactic sessions, case discussions, journal clubs, and skills-based seminars
     • Provide mentorship and professional development guidance to trainees
     • Model evidence-based, developmentally informed psychiatric care
  3. Assistant Director - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
     • Assist the Program Director in leadership and administration of the fellowship program
     • Contribute to curriculum design, rotation planning, and competency-based assessment
     • Participate in trainee recruitment, including application review, interviewing, and selection
     • Support ACGME accreditation activities, including documentation, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement
     • Serve as a liaison between fellows, faculty, and departmental leadership
  4. Academic & Scholarly Contributions
     • Engage in scholarly activities such as quality-improvement projects, educational innovation, clinical research, or academic presentations
     • Participate in departmental and institutional committees
     • Contribute to the academic reputation of the division through publications, conference participation, or community engagement
  5. Service & Professionalism
     
     • Uphold institutional values related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
     • Maintain board certification (or eligibility) in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
     • Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and professional development activities
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
  
  Required Degree
  
  Terminal -Human Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  
  • MD or DO degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
  • Board certified or board eligible in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentorship, and academic service
  • Experience in program administration or educational leadership preferred
  
  Desired Qualifications
  
  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
  • Interest in curriculum development, trainee wellness, and innovative educational approaches
  • Commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally sensitive psychiatric care
  
  Required Application Materials
  
  
  1. a cover letter;
  2. current curriculum vitae; and
  3. list of three professional references with contact information (email/phone number), one from a current or former supervisor
  
  Special Instructions
  
  Applicants must apply through Michigan State University's careers website (https://careers.msu.edu/)
  
  Review of Applications Begins On
  
  06/01/2026
  
  Remote Work Statement
  
  MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
  
  Website
  
  https://psychiatry.msu.edu/
  
  MSU Statement
  
  Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
  
  Advertised: May 15, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
  Applications close: May 15, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time

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