Instructor in Community Psychiatry

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry. The appointment is initially for one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding. Candidates must hold an M.D.

or equivalent and have an active PA medical license with ABPN eligibility or certification. The role includes community-based psychiatric care, teaching across medical education levels, and participation in policy, quality, and

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Active PA medical license and ABPN eligibility or certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care in a community setting.
• Participate in seminar series and supervision.
• Complete policy, quality, and administrative projects.
• Engage with local administrative and policy partners.
• Teach at all levels of medical education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Policy development

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Psychiatry

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jun 30, 2025

Deadline

Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Active PA medical license and ABPN eligibility or certification are also required.

Responsibilities may include providing psychiatric care in a community setting; participating in seminar series and supervision; completing policy, quality, and/or administrative projects; engaging and consulting with local administrative and policy partners; teaching at all levels of medical education; and other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to gain subspecialty experience in community psychiatry; develop leadership, quality improvement, and teaching skills; gain policy and administrative experience through close relationships with city and community partners; engage in scholarly pursuits and attend conferences; and benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities.