Open Rank of Psychiatry in Child and Adolescent PsychiatryPosting Number req38207
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Psychiatry Psych (451A)
Academic Location School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Departmentof Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico HealthSciences is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for an academic facultyposition suitable for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, AssociateProfessor, or Professor on the Open Track. The successful candidate will jointhe Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and contribute to thedepartment's clinical, educational, and research missions.

This positionis designed for a clinician-scientist with a strong interest in maintaining anindependent research program. Fifty percent (50%) of effort will be devoted toclinical activities within the Children's Psychiatric Center OutpatientServices , including the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescentsand the supervision of residents, fellows, and other trainees through bothclinical and didactic teaching. Fifty percent (50%) of effort will be protectedfor research activities, including the conservation and conduct of anindependent research program within the Division of Child and AdolescentPsychiatry.

The Departmentis committed to supporting the successful candidate's research development.Research start-up funds of $25,000 annually for up to three years will beprovided to support equipment, supplies, research personnel, and relatedscholarly activities. The goal of this protected research time and start-upsupport is to facilitate the continuation of an externally funded researchprogram within three years. Continued protected research effort beyond theinitial support period will be contingent upon obtaining external funding anddemonstrated scholarly productivity. Any unfunded research effort may bereallocated to clinical, teaching, administrative, or other academic duties atthe discretion of the Department Chair.

As a member ofour supportive and collegial department, the selected candidate will haveopportunities for multicultural clinical care, collaborative scholarship,mentorship, leadership development, and participation in educational activitiesinvolving medical students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral trainees, andlearners in related disciplines. Research collaborations are available acrossthe Health Sciences Center and throughout New Mexico, including opportunitiesfocused on child mental health, community-based interventions, populationhealth, and health disparities.

We are eager torecruit an individual with a passion for child and adolescent psychiatry,academic medicine, and research. Salary and academic rank will be commensuratewith training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

• DoctoralDegree, MD or equivalent
• Board certifiedor eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Licensable inNew Mexico
• Must beeligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and supervisionexperience with medical students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral fellows,and/or trainees in related disciplines
• Demonstrated research experiencerelated to child and adolescent mental health
• Record of scholarly productivity,including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or participation in fundedresearch projects
• Experience participating inexternally funded research
• Experience preparing grantapplications or securing research funding
• Interest in developing anindependent, externally funded research program
• Experience collaborating withinterdisciplinary research teams
• Experience conductingcommunity-based, translational, or population-focused research
• Clinical leadership experience inan academic setting
• A demonstrated commitment tocultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and tothe success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications and describing the applicants accomplishments and future goals; a current CV; and contact information for three professional references. The position will remain open until filled. A selection committee will invite the most promising applicants for interviews. For Additional Information Contact: Chandra Cullen, MD Professor Division Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UNM School of Medicine CCullen@salud.unm.edu

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 10/29/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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