Instructor in Community Psychiatry

About the role

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Instructor to join its Academic Support Staff. This one‑year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding, focuses on community psychiatry and offers a blend of clinical, teaching, and policy work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients in a community setting.
• Participate in seminar series, supervise trainees, and teach across all levels of medical education.
• Lead or contribute to policy, quality‑improvement, and administrative projects.
• Engage and consult with local administrative and policy partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Required profile

• Medical degree (M.D. or equivalent).
• Active Pennsylvania medical license.
• Eligibility for or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to gain subspecialty experience in community psychiatry.
• Development of leadership, quality‑improvement, and teaching competencies.
• Exposure to policy and administrative work through collaboration with city and community partners.
• Support for scholarly activities, conference attendance, mentorship, and networking.