Entry Level Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Jobs
New grad assistant professor of psychiatry jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with limited clinical or academic experience, where a strong research record, residency training, or supervised clinical hours can matter more than years on the job. Most openings are on-site roles in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Cone Health, SIU Medicine, and University of Alabama hiring at this level now.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1043236
Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $220,000-$230,000.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary:
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry position involves provision of outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care, supervision of residents, and education of students and residents in psychiatry.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as an attending physician on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit and in outpatient clinic.
- Supervise residents on inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
- Serve as on call attending in rotation with other adult attending physicians.
- Teach and supervise medical students and residents both on clinical rotations and in didactics.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD Degree.
- Completion of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medication Education) accredited residency in Psychiatry.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Medical Licensure in the State of Illinois.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Controlled Substance license in the State of Illinois.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
- Candidate must be Board-eligible or Board-certified in Psychiatry.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1043236
Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $220,000-$230,000.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary:
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry position involves provision of outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care, supervision of residents, and education of students and residents in psychiatry.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as an attending physician on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit and in outpatient clinic.
- Supervise residents on inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
- Serve as on call attending in rotation with other adult attending physicians.
- Teach and supervise medical students and residents both on clinical rotations and in didactics.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD Degree.
- Completion of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medication Education) accredited residency in Psychiatry.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Medical Licensure in the State of Illinois.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Controlled Substance license in the State of Illinois.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
- Candidate must be Board-eligible or Board-certified in Psychiatry.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Entry Level Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant professor of psychiatry job?
Most entry level assistant professor of psychiatry positions expect candidates to have completed a psychiatry residency and, ideally, a fellowship. Departments often weigh teaching interest, early research output such as publications or conference presentations, and clinical competency over years of independent practice. Candidates who can demonstrate a clear scholarly focus and a commitment to medical education tend to stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level assistant professor of psychiatrys?
Companies hiring entry level assistant professor of psychiatrys right now include Cone Health, SIU Medicine, and University of Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers, university health systems, and psychiatry departments at teaching hospitals are the most active employers at this level, as they regularly bring on junior faculty to support both clinical training and departmental research programs.
Are there remote entry level assistant professor of psychiatry jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level involve significant on-site clinical and teaching responsibilities. About 0% of entry level assistant professor of psychiatry openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting roles where telepsychiatry or online instruction components are built into the position. Fully remote arrangements are less common for faculty who carry direct patient care or in-person student supervision duties.
Are these new grad assistant professor of psychiatry jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior faculty roles in psychiatry. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates who have just completed residency or fellowship, accepts zero to two years of independent faculty experience, and treats a strong residency portfolio, research publications from training, or supervised clinical hours as qualifying credentials in place of a long independent work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant professor of psychiatrys?
Entry Level assistant professor of psychiatry roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate teaching programs, residency training pipelines, and clinical research initiatives that require junior faculty to contribute early in their academic careers.