Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience - Open Rank

University of California - Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 333,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Riverside is seeking faculty members for the Department of Psychiatry. Candidates will engage in both inpatient and outpatient clinical practice, contribute to teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in research activities.

Applicants must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, be eligible for licensure in California, and hold board certification. Experience in specific areas of psychiatry and proficiency in Spanish are preferred. The position invites dedicated individuals to join a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent degree is required.
• Eligible for licensure in California.
• Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in Psychiatry.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Experience teaching medical students

Experience in creative, research, and scholarly activities

Additional certification in child & adolescent psychiatry

Telepsychiatry experience

Proficiency in Spanish

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Ph.D. with research or teaching experience

Job description

Position Overview

• Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
• Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor
• Health Sciences Clinical Professor
• Assistant Professor of Clinical X
• Associate Professor of Clinical X
• Professor of Clinical X
• Assistant Adjunct Professor
• Associate Adjunct Professor
• Adjunct Professor
• Assistant Professor in Residence
• Associate Professor in Residence
• Professor in Residence

Salary range

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (see https://somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm2346/files/2021-02/2021-02-11HSCP%20Plan.pdf), which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

Application window

Open date: May 14, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside is recruiting faculty members within the Department of Psychiatry. We seek clinical educators to participate in part‑time and/or full‑time inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in Psychiatry within an academic setting. UCR Psychiatry provides a rewarding environment in which to practice clinically surrounded by active learners and receives encouragement and support to pursue scholarly activity. Our department runs an active translational research program with collaborations with faculty across our university. Applicants with additional certification in child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, forensic and consultation‑liaison are encouraged to apply, as are applicants with specialty interests in LGBTQ, women's mental health or reproductive psychiatry, trauma‑related disorders, health disparities, health services research, neuropsychiatry, developmental disorders and neurodiversity. Experience and interest in telepsychiatry are preferred. Proficiency in Spanish is desirable. UCR School of Medicine is a minority and Hispanic serving institution.

The successful candidate will practice at UCR Health clinical sites and/or affiliated hospitals/practices in Riverside County, Orange County and Palm Springs areas. The successful applicant must qualify for an academic appointment in Professor of Clinical X, Health Sciences Clinical Professor series, Adjunct Professor series, or Professor in Residence series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full professor rank.

UCR Psychiatry supports a vibrant medical student education program as well as a renowned psychiatry residency program with fellowships in child/adolescent psychiatry and addiction medicine. UCR is a world‑class research university with an exceptionally diverse faculty and student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing pathways to educational success for under‑represented and first‑generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Successful candidate(s) must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible (only within three years of completing residency) with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Successful candidates will also be expected to show a strong commitment to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful candidate(s) will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, university and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Professor of Clinical X, In-Residence or Health Sciences Clinical series. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

In-Residence titles are intended for individuals supported by non‑State funds. Faculty candidates in the Adjunct Professor Series may hold an academic position at another institution. Candidates must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. with research or teaching experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Eligible for licensure in the State of California or have a current California Medical License
• Board certified or board eligible (only within three years of completing residency) with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals

Adjunct Series

• Possess an M.D. or Ph.D. with research or teaching experience

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
• Experience in creative, research, and scholarly activities
• Additional certification in child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, forensic and consultation-liaison
• Specialty interests in LGBTQ, women's mental health or reproductive psychiatry, trauma-related disorders, health disparities, health services research, neuropsychiatry, developmental disorders and neurodiversity
• Experience or interest in telepsychiatry
• Proficiency in Spanish is desirable. UCR School of Medicine is a minority and Hispanic serving institution.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.