Description
Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, is seeking a distinguished Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as the Endowed Chair in Child Psychiatry. This is a full-time, tenured faculty position offering a unique opportunity to lead and expand innovative clinical, research, and educational programs in child and adolescent mental health. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong track record of NIH-funded research, both current and past, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership for child and adolescent psychiatry programs
- Maintain an active, externally funded research program
- Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees
- Collaborate across departments and institutions to foster integrated care and research
- Contribute to clinical services and academic teaching
Qualifications
- MD or equivalent with board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas
- Proven history of NIH funding (current and previous)
- Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor
- Demonstrated leadership in clinical, research, and/or educational initiatives
Interested candidates must apply via the UTHealth Career Webpage at https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/250001MT/Child-and-Adolescent-Psychiatrist-Endowed-Chair-in-Child-Psychiatry-Department-of-Psychiatry-Behavioral-Sciences
Only electronic applications submitted via the UTHealth online system will be considered. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet.
