How to Apply
Please send curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:
Gregory W. Dalack, M.D.
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
UH-South F6246
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5295
or [email protected]
Position Overview
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time tenure (instructional) track or clinical track faculty member. The Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry oversees all program missions, including clinical care delivery, education, and research. They work to optimize cost-efficient clinical delivery in the program, maximize patient access and facilitate research and clinical synergies where possible. They will also serve as an advocate for faculty, staff and trainee interests, well-being and success. Additionally, the Director will advise the Chair on matters relating to the faculty with primary assignment within the Child & Adolescent program, including their annual performance reviews, career development and conflict resolution.
The Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry serves an important and impactful role in the Department, the clinic, with trainees and the faculty and staff in their program.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serve as a leader and general resource to faculty members as well as a liaison to the Department and Medical School
- Provide administrative direction of laboratory and/or clinical research; facilitate connections for faculty mentoring relationships, as well as for graduate students, residents and others in research projects; speak to the scholarly/research productivity of each faculty member
- Partner with the Chair, Associate Chairs and other clinical and administrative leaders to steward resources and improve the financial and performance metrics of the program and Department
- Interface with Associate Chairs and other Program Directors regarding faculty matters
- General Program Faculty Oversight
- Formulate and communicate to the Department Chair recommendations for hiring, evaluation, retention, promotion, tenure, merit pay, or discipline of Program faculty
- Participate in the recruitment of faculty, students and trainees
- Work with Department Administration and ensure new faculty members are onboarded and receive orientation as they begin working as a new faculty member at Michigan Medicine
- Assist in, as requested and when appropriate, faculty clinical credentialing, re-appointments and privileges, and re-certification processes
- Perform or delegate annual, formal merit / performance evaluations:
- Meet with each faculty member in the program and provide written feedback to each faculty member as part of the evaluation process
- Assist in conflict resolution relating to faculty members; provide representation when necessary
- Provide, as an adjunct to other primary mentorship relationships, ongoing career mentorship for their faculty supporting and encouraging their academic productivity
- Understand and hold faculty accountable for program faculty’s clinical responsibilities, as applicable
- Help to determine the faculty members’ clinical target based on Department productivity standards and cFTE
- Ensure each faculty member in the program understands his/her clinical expectations
- Job Opening
- Learn and assess the barriers to clinical productivity for each faculty member and provide coaching
- when necessary
- Actively participate in all related fellowship and training programs
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Required Qualifications*
- MD/DO or equivalent Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
- Current board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eligible for faculty appointment at University of Michigan as an associate or full professor
- Eligible for appointment to the medical staff at Michigan Medicine
- Strong record in research, education and service
- Research experience includes substantial and sustained research funding
- Demonstrable experience in collaborative relationships with strong healthcare organizations, and especially in engaging those organizations in research
- Demonstrable experience in collaborative problem-solving with academic colleagues in clinical, educational and research spheres
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor on the tenure track. The rank and track (tenure-track or clinical track) for this position will be dependent on the selected candidate's qualifications.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening, fingerprinting and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.
