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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and ECU Health Physicians is accepting applications for a Geriatric psychiatrist to serve as a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor. The position offers an excellent blend of clinic care, teaching, and scholarly activities in a growing, multidisciplinary, and collegial Department. The successful candidate will provide direct clinical care in both community-based and academic settings, providing neuropsychiatric assessments of new patients, psychiatric consultation on established patients with combined neurocognitive and behavioral symptoms. This role includes assisting in the teaching and clinical supervision of medical students, residents, and other health care professional trainees; collaborating with other faculty members in conducting clinical research, with the opportunity to initiate projects; and functioning as a university faculty member, performing such duties as appropriate to academic rank and position. The clinical responsibilities may be in hospital-based (inpatient or CL Service) and/or outpatient settings.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.
Fixed Term or Tenure Track positions available at the title/rank of Assistant Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Professor, or Clinical Professor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements include MD or foreign equivalent. Completion of accredited residency training, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship and qualified for board certification in psychiatry. Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION
Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in providing telepsychiatry services.
- Experience in emergency psychiatry.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for this position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents; Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, List of Three References (noting contact information).
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
JOB OPEN DATE 09/05/2023
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Yes
JOB CLOSE DATE - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
INITIAL SCREENING BEGINS 10/05/2023
RANK LEVEL Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
DEPARTMENT FOR PEOPLE OPERATIONS, SUCCESS, AND OPPORTUNITY
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and ECU Health Physicians is accepting applications for a Geriatric psychiatrist to serve as a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor. The position offers an excellent blend of clinic care, teaching, and scholarly activities in a growing, multidisciplinary, and collegial Department. The successful candidate will provide direct clinical care in both community-based and academic settings, providing neuropsychiatric assessments of new patients, psychiatric consultation on established patients with combined neurocognitive and behavioral symptoms. This role includes assisting in the teaching and clinical supervision of medical students, residents, and other health care professional trainees; collaborating with other faculty members in conducting clinical research, with the opportunity to initiate projects; and functioning as a university faculty member, performing such duties as appropriate to academic rank and position. The clinical responsibilities may be in hospital-based (inpatient or CL Service) and/or outpatient settings.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.
Fixed Term or Tenure Track positions available at the title/rank of Assistant Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Professor, or Clinical Professor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements include MD or foreign equivalent. Completion of accredited residency training, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship and qualified for board certification in psychiatry. Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION
Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in providing telepsychiatry services.
- Experience in emergency psychiatry.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for this position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents; Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, List of Three References (noting contact information).
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
JOB OPEN DATE 09/05/2023
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Yes
JOB CLOSE DATE - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
INITIAL SCREENING BEGINS 10/05/2023
RANK LEVEL Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
DEPARTMENT FOR PEOPLE OPERATIONS, SUCCESS, AND OPPORTUNITY
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Assistant Professor
Verify your institution qualifies as cap-exempt
Universities, colleges, and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are typically cap-exempt H-1B employers. Confirm this status before accepting an offer so your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery and 85,000-slot cap.
Match your degree field to your teaching area
USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic credentials directly relate to the courses you'll teach. A clinical assistant professor in occupational therapy needs a degree in that field, not a broadly related health science discipline.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title and location. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer letter to avoid LCA complications later.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B-sponsoring universities
Institutions with active LCA filing history for clinical faculty roles show up on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation code. This lets you target departments that have completed the DOL and USCIS process before, not just those that say they're open to sponsorship.
Request a start date aligned with your petition timeline
Cap-exempt academic employers can file at any point, but USCIS standard processing still runs several months. Negotiate a start date that gives your employer enough lead time to file Form I-129 without needing premium processing.
Confirm your clinical duties don't require state licensure before filing
If your role involves direct patient care or supervised clinical instruction, some states require licensure before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition. Identify any licensing requirements through your state's professional board well ahead of the filing date.
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Find Clinical Assistant Professor JobsClinical Assistant Professor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Assistant Professor positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Clinical Assistant Professor roles typically qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nursing, physical therapy, medicine, or a clinical health science. USCIS evaluates both the theoretical and applied nature of the work. Your job duties and degree field must align clearly, and your employer documents this in the H-1B petition.
Are universities cap-exempt for H-1B sponsorship?
Most accredited universities and their affiliated nonprofit clinical sites are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt status means your employer can file Form I-129 at any time of year without entering the lottery or competing for the 85,000 annual cap slots. Confirm your specific institution's cap-exempt status with HR or legal counsel before relying on this timeline.
How do I find Clinical Assistant Professor employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
The most direct method is searching employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical faculty roles. Migrate Mate filters institutions by occupation code and DOL filing activity, so you can identify universities that have completed the H-1B process for positions like yours rather than those that are theoretically open to sponsorship but have no filing track record.
Can I switch from an OPT or J-1 visa to H-1B as a Clinical Assistant Professor?
Yes. If you're currently on OPT, your cap-exempt university employer can file an H-1B change of status petition without waiting for April 1. J-1 to H-1B transitions work similarly for cap-exempt employers, but check whether your J-1 carries a two-year home residency requirement, since that must be waived or fulfilled before USCIS can approve the H-1B.
What role does the LCA play in hiring a Clinical Assistant Professor on H-1B?
Before filing Form I-129 with USCIS, your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. The LCA confirms the offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your role and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect similarly employed U.S. workers. DOL must certify the LCA before the H-1B petition can be submitted.
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