Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences — Academic Leadership

American Psychiatric Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University invites applications and nominations for an accomplished academic psychiatrist to serve as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will lead clinical, educational, and research missions, promote excellence in psychiatric education, and advance community engagement and scholarly collaboration.

Requirements include an MD or DO, board certification in Psychiatry, eligibility for DC medical licensure, and appointment

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board certification in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Able to hold or be appointed at Associate Professor or Professor rank.
• Proven leadership and strong academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the department.
• Strengthen clinical and academic programs.
• Support faculty development and mentorship.
• Advance research and scholarly collaboration.
• Promote excellence in psychiatric education and community engagement.

Education

MD or DO degree

Board-certified in Psychiatry

Eligible for medical licensure in DC

Rank of Associate Professor or Professor

Job description

Howard University invites applications and nominations for an accomplished academic psychiatrist to serve as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will lead clinical, educational, and research missions, promote excellence in psychiatric education, and advance community engagement and scholarly collaboration.

Requirements include an MD or DO, board certification in Psychiatry, eligibility for DC medical licensure, and appointment