Description

The Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) in the Permian Basin will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the department, fostering excellence in clinical care, research, education, and community service. The Chair will be responsible for overseeing all departmental activities, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, promoting faculty development, and advancing the department’s academic mission. This role includes managing the ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program and developing fellowship programs in various subspecialties within the field of Psychiatry. The Chair will also ensure the affiliated behavioral health hospital is adequately staffed and maintain strong relationships with hospital leaders. This position requires a dynamic leader with a strong track record in academic psychiatry, clinical practice, and administrative experience.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions 

• Leadership and Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Department of Psychiatry.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
  • Lead departmental planning efforts in alignment with the overall goals of the academic health center.
• Clinical Excellence:
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.
  • Oversee clinical operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
• Academic and Educational Oversight:
  • Oversee the development and implementation of educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education.
  • Direct and manage the ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program.
  • Develop and implement fellowship programs in various subspecialties of psychiatry.
  • Support faculty in their roles as educators, ensuring high standards of teaching and mentorship.
  • Foster a culture of lifelong learning and professional development.
• Research and Scholarship:
  • Promote and support research activities within the department.
  • Encourage faculty to engage in scholarly activities and secure research funding.
  • Facilitate collaboration with other departments and external partners to advance research initiatives.
• Faculty Development and Mentorship:
  • Recruit, retain, and mentor high-quality faculty members.
  • Support faculty career development, including promotion and tenure processes.
  • Foster an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Administrative and Financial Management:
  • Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee departmental staffing, including recruitment, retention, and performance management.
  • Ensure the affiliated behavioral health hospital is adequately staffed with qualified professionals.
• Community Engagement and Hospital Relations:
  • Represent the department within the TTUHSC and the broader community.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with hospital leaders to ensure seamless integration of clinical services and alignment with hospital goals.
  • Promote the department’s contributions to public health and community well-being.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or MBBS.
Completion of a Residency in Psychiatry.
Board Certified in Psychiatry.
Ability to obtain a Texas License.
Two or more years of psychiatry experience.
Two or more years of leadership experience.
 
Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years of academic leadership experience.
Five or more years of psychiatry experience.
Experience with in-patient and crisis stabilization.
Subspecialty Board Certification.
Research history & publications.
 

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.