Professor in Addiction Psychiatry

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, seeks an Associate or Full Professor in Addiction Psychiatry on the tenure track. Candidates should have an MD or PhD and board certification in Psychiatry.

Teaching may include medical students and residents; clinical duties cover adults with substance use disorders; research aims include federally funded programs and collaboration. Experience with novel therapeutics in substance use disorders is encouraged.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD degree required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry required.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Provide clinical evaluation and treatment for adults with substance use disorders.
• Develop and maintain federally funded research programs related to substance use disorders.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Substance use treatment

Teaching

Education

MD or PhD

Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Professor in Addiction Psychiatry

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Aug 21, 2026

Close Date: Aug 21, 2028

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of mechanisms underpinning substance use and the treatment of substance use and misuse. Applicants with experience in novel therapeutics (e.g., psychedelics, incretin mimetics) in the treatment of substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree. Board certification in Psychiatry is required.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical responsibilities may include clinical evaluation and provision of treatment for adults with substance use disorders.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders. Scholarship includes developing and maintaining a program of federally funded research.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.