Visionary Department Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Rush University Medical Center, Department of Faculty Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center invites nominations and applications for the Chairperson of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership, with accountability for clinical and academic performance across divisions.

A strong record in clinical, research, and educational excellence is essential, along with credentials for faculty appointments and board certification in Psychiatry or Psychology.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry or Psychology required.
• Credentials meriting appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Commitment to innovation and to mentoring faculty, trainees, and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the department.
• Ensure clinical, research, and academic program performance across divisions.
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams for research and patient care advancement.
• Expand access to behavioral health across the continuum of care and mentor faculty development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Research excellence

Educational leadership

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Board certified in Psychiatry or Psychology

Job description

Rush University Medical Center invites nominations and applications for the Chairperson of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership, with accountability for clinical and academic performance across divisions.

A strong record in clinical, research, and educational excellence is essential, along with credentials for faculty appointments and board certification in Psychiatry or Psychology.