Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

Augusta University is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior. This full-time faculty position involves providing inpatient psychiatric services while supporting both clinical and academic missions.

The ideal candidate must possess an MD, DO, or MBBS with specific training in psychiatry. The role offers competitive compensation based on education and experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MBBS with training in psychiatry.
• Assistant Professor must have recent postgraduate training.
• Associate Professor requires at least five years at the Assistant Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric services.
• Supervise learners and conduct didactics.

Skills

Training in psychiatry

Teaching ability

Scholarly activity

Successful experience

Personal qualities

Education

MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate training (for Assistant Professor)

Minimum five years in rank (for Associate Professor)

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Job ID: 299673

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The selected candidate will provide inpatient psychiatric services at the East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) Adult Mental Health (AMH) and General Mental Health (GMH) units, contributing to high‑quality patient care and supporting the department's clinical and academic missions. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Clinical – 90%: in‑patient care with or without learners present
• Teaching and supervision – 10%: in‑patient supervision of learners; didactics, lectures, and seminars as needed

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent with training in psychiatry, and state medical license.
• Assistant Professor: Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate postgraduate training.
• Associate Professor: Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions:
  • Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.
  • Evidence of ability as a teacher.
  • Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
  • Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
  • Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift, Salary, and Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full‑time.

Assistant Professor: Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor: Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.

Location

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires, final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts. Candidates trained by a foreign institution must also provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.