Assistant Professor/Instructor - Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Posted: 08-Aug-26
Location: Durham, North Carolina

About the Role

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for board-certified/board-eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to support several clinical programs, including inpatient and outpatient Consult Liaison services, general outpatient clinics, autism services, and the development of integrated programs. We are seeking individuals who are interested in working with a growing team of clinicians, researchers, and educators with the goal of enhancing the range and scope of clinical services provided to children and families.

This position is a faculty appointment with rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience. We are seeking both early career applicants and more experienced applicants interested in a senior leadership opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in individual- and team-based clinical activities focused on children and families with a range of psychiatric disorders.
• Conduct medical and interdisciplinary evaluations and interventions for children presenting with a wide array of needs.
• Provide supervision of medical students, general psychiatry residents, and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows.
• Deliver in-service trainings.
• Engage in scholarly activities (encouraged and supported).

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Benefits

Duke University offers a rich intellectual and scientific environment facilitated by several institutes, including the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, which are designed to promote interdisciplinary research.