Assistant Professor Health Programs
Position Summary
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an MD/DO qualified physician to provide outpatient care to children, adolescents, and families while supporting the academic mission through teaching, supervision, and program leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a department-affiliated outpatient clinic
Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and primary care providers to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary care
Maintain accurate, timely documentation consistent with institutional and regulatory standards
Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives
Supervise psychiatry residents, child & adolescent psychiatry fellows, and medical students in outpatient settings
Lead didactic sessions, case discussions, journal clubs, and skills-based seminars
Provide mentorship and professional development guidance to trainees
Model evidence-based, developmentally informed psychiatric care
Assistant Director – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Assist the Program Director in leadership and administration of the fellowship program
Contribute to curriculum design, rotation planning, and competency-based assessment
Participate in trainee recruitment, including application review, interviewing, and selection
Serve as a liaison between fellows, faculty, and departmental leadership
Support ACGME accreditation activities, including documentation, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement
Academic & Scholarly Contributions
Engage in scholarly activities such as quality-improvement projects, educational innovation, clinical research, or academic presentations
Participate in departmental and institutional committees
Contribute to the academic reputation of the division through publications, conference participation, or community engagement
Service & Professionalism
Uphold institutional values related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
Maintain board certification (or eligibility) in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and professional development activities
Required Degree
Terminal - Human Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Minimum Requirements
MD or DO degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Board certified or board eligible in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentorship, and academic service
Experience in program administration or educational leadership preferred
Desired Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
Interest in curriculum development, trainee wellness, and innovative educational approaches
Commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally sensitive psychiatric care
Required Application Materials
- a cover letter
- current curriculum vitae
- list of three professional references with contact information (email/phone number), one from a current or former supervisor
Special Instructions
Applicants must apply through Michigan State University's careers website (https://careers.msu.edu/)
Review of Applications Begins
On 06/01/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Websites
- Michigan State University Psychiatry
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.