Open Rank of Psychiatry in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Open Rank of Psychiatry in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Posting 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 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for an academic faculty position suitable for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor on the Open Track. The successful candidate will join the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and contribute to the department's clinical, educational, and research missions. This position is designed for a clinician-scientist with a strong interest in maintaining an independent research program. Fifty percent (50%) of effort will be devoted to clinical activities within the Children's Psychiatric Center Outpatient Services , including the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents and the supervision of residents, fellows, and other trainees through both clinical and didactic teaching.

Fifty percent (50%) of effort will be protected for research activities, including the conservation and conduct of an independent research program within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The Department is committed to supporting the successful candidate's research development. Research start-up funds of $25,000 annually for up to three years will be provided to support equipment, supplies, research personnel, and related scholarly activities. The goal of this protected research time and start-up support is to facilitate the continuation of an externally funded research program within three years.

Continued protected research effort beyond the initial support period will be contingent upon obtaining external funding and demonstrated scholarly productivity. Any unfunded research effort may be reallocated to clinical, teaching, administrative, or other academic duties at the discretion of the Department Chair. As a member of our supportive and collegial department, the selected candidate will have opportunities for multicultural clinical care, collaborative scholarship, mentorship, leadership development, and participation in educational activities involving medical students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and learners in related disciplines. Research collaborations are available across the Health Sciences Center and throughout New Mexico, including opportunities focused on child mental health, community-based interventions, population health, and health disparities.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral Degree, MD or equivalent Board certified or eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Licensable in New Mexico Must be eligible to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: Teaching and supervision experience with medical students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral fellows, and/or trainees in related disciplines Demonstrated research experience related to child and adolescent mental health Record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or participation in funded research projects Experience participating in externally funded research Experience preparing grant applications or securing research funding Interest in developing an independent, externally funded research program Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams Experience conducting community-based, translational, or population-focused research Clinical leadership experience in an academic setting A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the 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 applicant’s 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 [email protected] 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.

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