Reproductive Psychiatrist - Open Rank

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a full-time reproductive psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders within the Department of Psychiatry. The appointment is a permanent faculty role focused on clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity in perinatal mood disorders.

The role will involve collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to advance women’s mental health in North Carolina, with an anticipated start around January 11, 2027.

Qualifications

• MD/DO medical degree required for the position.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry; subspecialty in reproductive psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for women with mood disorders within the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders.
• Collaborate in teaching and research within the Department of Psychiatry.

Skills

Reproductive psychiatry

Clinical care

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Posting Information

Department: Psychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date: 08/19/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Reproductive Psychiatrist - Open Rank

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0006061

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date: 01/11/2027

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The UNC Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time reproductive psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders. Since its founding in 2004, the Center has been committed to delivering outstanding clinical care, scientific discovery, training the next generation of investigators and clinicians, and informing policy in women’s reproductive mood disorders. The Center is the primary referral resource in North Carolina for perinatal patients with complex psychiatric illness, and it operates