Asst/Assoc Prof of Clinical Psych/Assoc Residency ...

Location : Springfield, IL Job Type: Faculty Job Number: 2401714 Department: Psychiatry-SMS Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A Shift: Days ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt SMS/SWS#: SMS-3778 We recommend using the following browsers to complete the application: Desktop: Google Chrome, Edge with Chromium Mobile: Google Chrome, Safari Description The incumbent will function as a faculty member in the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry. The incumbent will provide psychiatric services in SIU Psychiatry locations including but not limited to Springfield and Jacksonville SIU Clinics, partnering agencies, and hospital services at Springfield Memorial Hospital, St. John's Hospital, and/or Packard Mental Health Center. The ability to provide ECT is essential. The incumbent will provide clinical and didactic training and establish lines of scholarship. The incumbent will serve as the General Psychiatry Associate Residency Program Director. The incumbent will be responsible for active participation in the development and delivery of instructional activities to students, residents, and allied health professionals and for service and research functions related to specialty interest and expertise. This position is ON SITE only. Examples of DutiesTEACHING: 20% • Serve as co-course director for the psychiatry residency program's Quality Improvement and Research course, ensuring learners are provided appropriate training in quality improvement methodology, research methodology and statistics, and academic writing. • Carry out delegated responsibilities concerning the instruction of medical students, residents and fellows in the discipline of psychiatry. This includes participation in and direction of formal rounds, conferences, and seminars: leadership and instruction during formal and informal clinical activities, outpatient and inpatient. Ensures the clinical teaching of residents and students on the clinical services occurs effectively. • Serve as mentor with second year student small group during neuroscience block once every five (5) years. • Participate in residency didactics as assigned. • Present at Grand Rounds or Interdisciplinary conferences. • Provide clinical supervision to residents in Psychiatry. • Moderate Resident Journal Club and case conferences as needed. • Serve as a mentor for psychiatry clerkship. • Serve as a moderator for psychiatry Student Journal Club. ADMINISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: 10% • Assist the Residency Program Director in reviewing and developing policies and procedures. Provide continuous auditing and monitoring of quality control procedures for the program. Assure compliance with all ACGME and institutional standards and reporting. • Actively support the department in residency recruitment. • Attend weekly academic team meetings with the General Psychiatry Program Director and chief residents. • Participate in administrative meetings as assigned. • Serve on departmental and school committees as required and represent the department as needed to other organizations. SERVICE (PATIENT CARE): 60% • Maintain professional outpatient practice in accordance with SIU HealthCare policy. • Provide inpatient and/or consultation-liaison coverage at HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, and/or Packard Mental Health Center, including coverage of ECT. • Participate in call schedule and other routine faculty coverage duties of inpatient services on weekends and holidays. RESEARCH: 10% • Assist the Psychiatry Residency Program Director in facilitating resident research activities to assure all residents are involved in required research or quality improvement projects and maintain satisfactory progress required for resident graduation. • Assist the Psychiatry Residency Program Director in facilitating residents in submitting research projects to local, state, national, and international conferences and publications. • Establish lines of research on own or in collaboration with colleagues. • Publish one (1) peer-reviewed article every three (3) years. • Develop a line of publishable scholarly activity. • Supervise resident research as applicable. • Maintain certification per Springfield Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (SCRIHS). Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Must have an MD or DO degree. • Must have completed four (4) years of approved residency training in psychiatry. • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the State of Illinois. • Must be board certified/eligible in Psychiatry. • Will be expected to achieve and maintain board certification within three (3) years, if not board certified at the time of hire. • Must have sufficient experience in ECT to be privileged at both assigned hospitals. SIU will provide training if necessary. • Must be willing to be trained in the provision of TMS. • Must have experience providing services to multicultural populations; experience dealing with underrepresented minority populations; and be sensitive to the needs of minority populations. Supplemental Information The budgeted annual salary range is $222,500 to $244,750, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement. If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community. The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act." Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law. Pre-employment background screenings required. Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of servicePaid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall illHealth, Dental, and Life insuranceOptional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.Long-term Disability InsuranceFlexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollarsVoluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursementLeaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employeesEmployee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult timesFor more information please visit

Created: 2026-03-10