Visionary Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Rush University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,900 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a visionary Chairperson for the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The role combines strategic direction with operational leadership, responsible for clinical and academic performance across divisions and programs.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty and trainees, promote research, education, and community engagement, and advance access to behavioral health care across care settings.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent degree is required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry or Psychology.
• Credentials for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation and leadership in clinical/academic missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the department.
• Ensure clinical and academic performance across divisions is strong.
• Mentor faculty, trainees, and medical students to develop talent.
• Expand access to behavioral health services and build interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead faculty development and advancement across research, clinical, and academic missions.

Skills

Leadership

Board Certification

MD/DO/PhD

Faculty development

Innovation

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a visionary Chairperson for the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The role combines strategic direction with operational leadership, responsible for clinical and academic performance across divisions and programs.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty and trainees, promote research, education, and community engagement, and advance access to behavioral health care across care settings.