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

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University is hiring a part-time Adult Psychiatrist (Forensic) at the Assistant Professor rank. This role involves providing forensic psychiatric care, teaching responsibilities, and mentoring medical students. The ideal candidate will be board certified in general psychiatry and complete a forensic psychiatry fellowship, with anticipated participation in the annual fellow interview process and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in general psychiatry.
• Successfully completed an accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic psychiatric care and treatment.
• Supervise residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Mentor residents and students on research projects.

Skills

Forensic Psychiatry

Supervision

Mentorship

Teaching

Education

Board Certified in General Psychiatry

Completed Accredited Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship

Job description

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

Location:
New Orleans, LA/Jackson, LA
Open Date:
May 5, 2025
Description:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a part-time faculty position on the clinical track, assistant professor rank, to serve as a Forensic Psychiatrist at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System and other forensic facilities served 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 activity.

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 Louisianaby 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 [e-mail].

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.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at504-865-4748or by email [e-mail].