Asst/Assoc/Professor - Psychiatry

Introduction

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About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives
of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,
and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC
graduates more health care professionals than any other health care
institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and
certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By
providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million
individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing
the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where
world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we
believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s
lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and
supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best
work. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC is
committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a
positive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa
petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor
Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.
On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor
eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer
petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the
$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

The TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry is dedicated to the TTUHSC
mission to enrich the lives of others by educating students to
become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent
patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
TTUHSC School of Medicine is a community based medical school in
that we collaborate with community hospitals as training sites
instead of owning our own. This allows us to provide a varied
training experience for our residents and medical students and for
faculty to fulfill their unique interests in the practice and
science of psychiatry.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and
applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and
experience.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides supervision and teaching to medical students and

residents in Psychiatry.

• Work with learners to provide patient care to psychiatry

patients.

• Conduct educational activities and/or research related to

mental health.

• Provide clinical services to patients.
• Teach residents in the field of Psychiatry.
• Provide proportional call coverage to hospitals and ED

consults.

• Participate in clinical research and scholarly activity.
• Provide administrative and academic direction to the department

and all its pursuits following all institutional and School of
Medicine policies and procedures.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the faculty m education,

research and clinical care.

• Recruit the best possible staff and faculty to carry out the

department' and School of Medicine's missions.

• Assure efficient administrator and responsible financial

management of the department.

• Audits conducted by various institutional groups on the

department must show appropriate and sufficient management and
control of business, personnel, finance, and billing/coding
processes.

• Collaborate with and support co-endeavors with the University

Medical Center and Covenant Medical Center seeking new
opportunities with the teaching hospitals that will strengthen the
teaching and clinical missions of the department and school.

• Assure high quality teaching programs for students, residents,

fellows, faculty and post­ graduates.

• Maintain high quality residency and fellowship programs with

all the necessary accreditations, and recruit the best possible
residents and fellows to the School of Medicine.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

(DO).

• Foreign Medical Graduates Only: ECFMG Certification OR

Equivalency Certification.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team
members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.
Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –

Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team
members

• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave

and more

• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by
providing opportunities for personal and professional growth,
including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and
health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety
of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and
golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,
and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or
skills

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or
skills

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the
individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring
department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional
information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at
https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Shift

Day

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information or status as a protected
veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and
universities participating in federal financial aid programs to
maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security
information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish
and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime
Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and
employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website
at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report
.