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Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Adult Psychiatry Division

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Job No: 538003

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY

Job Description

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate /Full Professor - Adult Psychiatry Division

Job Description:

The University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry is currently recruiting for a faculty psychiatrist for the Adult Psychiatry Division. This faculty position is full-time (1.0 FTE) on the multi-mission, non-tenure track. This position will serve an active role in the clinical, educational, and scholarly life of the Department and the College of Medicine.

Responsibilities include providing inpatient consult-liaison (CL) psychiatry services, including providing initial psychiatric consultations and follow-up patient care at UF Shands Hospital, a 1,111 bed Level 1 trauma center with a children's hospital, NCI-designated cancer institute, neuromedicine hospital and highly ranked solid organ transplant programs. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to explore and develop interests in outpatient CL populations and in integrated psychiatric care in the primary care setting.

In accordance with the crucial role that education plays in the UF Department of Psychiatry, the successful candidate for this position will also serve an important role in clinical education through supervision and teaching of UF medical students, psychiatry residents, and fellows. Opportunities to develop and/or participate in clinical research and/or quality improvement projects are available, and clinical scholarship is strongly encouraged.

This position will report to the Directors of the Division of CL Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry at UF. As a member of the clinical faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at UF, the position will require participation in on-call coverage of the UF Psychiatric Hospital. Rank is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be Board Certified and/or Board Eligible for a M.D. in Psychiatry and must have or be able to obtain a state of Florida Medical License.
  • ABPN Board eligibility/certification in Psychiatry is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is preferred.
  • ABPN Board eligibility/certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is preferred.
  • The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of clinical excellence, experience serving vulnerable populations, as well as scholarly or teaching interest in an academic medical center.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Florida, a top-ranked public research institution, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.

  • Competitive and commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and illness insurance.
  • Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, personal holiday, and winter break.
  • 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.
  • Access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
  • Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services.

About The Department Of Psychiatry

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD) and. UF is also an active site for the NIH-landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

"Why Choose Medicine At UF?"

ABOUT GAINESVILLE

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state's largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville , Visit Gainesville.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application:

  • Cover letter outlining interest in the position, and qualifications.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Names and contact information for three references who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant's work, potential, and ability to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences setting.
  • References will be requested by the Department if the applicant is under serious consideration.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes

Applications Close:

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538003

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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