Psychiatry Open Track/Rank - Mood and Anxiety

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Ohio is seeking faculty members for the Mood and Anxiety Program. The position involves advancing research, publishing in scientific journals, and mentoring trainees. Candidates should hold an advanced degree in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology and demonstrate expertise in securing research funding. This opportunity provides a multidisciplinary environment emphasizing clinical and research integration. Interested individuals should apply by providing a cover letter, statement of research interests, and CV to the search committee chair.

Qualifications

• M.D. or Ph.D. with specialization in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology.
• Accredited training for licensure and clinical practice in Ohio.
• Experience with external research funding encouraged.
• Expertise in randomized clinical trials or interventional psychiatry preferred.
• Clinical licensure is expected if consistent with your degree; strong research programs may be considered for Ph.D. candidates.

Responsibilities

• Advance externally funded research programs.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor trainees across academic levels.
• Participate in committees within the department and university.

Skills

Research funding expertise

Leadership in clinical programs

Mentorship abilities

Clinical expertise in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology

Education

Advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D.)

Accredited licensure pathways in Ohio

Job description

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Tenure Track Faculty – Mood and Anxiety Program

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is seeking faculty members (open rank) to join our Mood and Anxiety Program and help advance our research mission. Successful candidates will have a strong record of external research funding or, for more junior applicants, a high potential for securing external funding. Candidates are expected to have expertise in developing, leading, or substantially contributing to clinical, education, and research programs.

Responsibilities

• Advance an externally funded program of research.
• Publish research in high‑quality peer‑reviewed scientific journals.
• Mentor trainees across levels of academic development.
• Participate in division, department, college, and university committees and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D.) with specialization in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
• Accredited training pathways in alignment with suitability for licensure and clinical practice in the State of Ohio.
• Experience or strong potential in external research funding.
• Expertise in randomized clinical trial designs, neuromodulation, interventional psychiatry, or personalized treatment approaches is especially encouraged.
• Clinical licensure (Ph.D. or M.D.) is expected if consistent with your degree; however, substantial research programs and funding can also be considered for Ph.D. candidates without clinical training if they are actively interested in training clinical professionals and supporting clinical care.

Program Overview

The Mood and Anxiety Program is embedded in a multidisciplinary environment, enabling research opportunities to be incorporated within clinical service delivery models. Rank and track (clinical, research, tenure) are open. Faculty will join a multi‑disciplinary team of clinicians and scientists in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and will be located within the Mood and Anxiety Program.

Faculty Defined (Summary)

• Clinical Faculty – Assistant/Associate/Professor‑clinical titles, eligible for up to five‑year terms, focus on clinical care, teaching, and/or research.
• Tenure‑Track Faculty – Assistant/Associate/Professor titles, eligible for tenure, focus on research, service, and teaching, with possible clinical involvement for MD or MD/PhD holders.
• Research Faculty – Research Assistant/Associate/Professor titles, not eligible for tenure, focus on research, hired for one‑to‑five‑year terms.

How to Apply

Questions can be directed to Scott A. Langenecker, PhD, Vice Chair of Research and Professor, Chair of the Search Committee. For consideration, provide the following to Dr. Langenecker ([e-mail]): cover letter, statement of research interests, and CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.