The Discipline Chair of Psychiatry assumes the leadership role for providing oversight and implementation of the Psychiatry curriculum for OMSI, OMSII, OMSIII and OMSIV at the VCOM Louisiana Campus. In accomplishing this task, the Discipline Chair of Psychiatry will collaborate with their counterparts at other VCOM campuses. The Discipline Chair of Psychiatry is responsible for the development and teaching of the Psychiatry on-campus course for OMSI and OMSII, as well as the Psychiatry clinical core rotations and elective experiences for OMSIII and OMSIV. This involves recruitment, development, and retention of qualified and credentialed Psychiatric faculty who will serve as on-campus lecturers and clinical preceptors for VCOM students. The Chair will assist in the development and implementation of CME. The Discipline Chair of Psychiatry will work closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, and other administrative personnel/faculty to insure that the mission of VCOM is successful.
Pay range is $180,000 to 220,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based on experience, education, and skill set.)
Required Qualifications
Education: DO or MD from an accredited medical school
Licensure or certification: Board Certification in Psychiatry (by AOA or ABMS). Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years clinical experience since successful completion of accredited postgraduate program (residency) in Psychiatry.
Skills required for this position include:
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong team player
- Commitment to college values
- Basic computer proficiency
- Exhibit appropriate professional demeanor
- Proven leadership
Preferences are given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:
Prior experience in medical student education (clinical teaching/precepting of students and prior experience in post graduate Psychiatry training (clinical teaching/precepting of residents)
- Prior experience in Clinical and/or Basic Bench Research involving Psychiatry, Neurology or Behavioral Science
- Prior publications in the medical and/or behavioral/psychological sciences. (Peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books, case reports, etc.)
- Prior experience in administrative medicine where a leadership position has been filled with demonstrated success.