Psychiatry Residency Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) (Part-Time)

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

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The Department of Psychiatry at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) / Psychiatry Residency Program Director. The successful candidate will be accountable for:

• Oversee the organization, operation, and administration of the Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME common and psychiatry-specific program requirements.

• Design and implement curriculum, rotations, and didactic sessions.
• Ensure quality of education across all participating clinical sites.

• Recruit and select residents via the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
• Provide mentorship, advising, and career guidance.
• Oversee resident evaluation, promotion, disciplinary actions, and wellness initiatives.

• Recruit and develop faculty.
• Ensure faculty participation in teaching, supervision, and scholarly activity.
• Monitor faculty performance and development.

• Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation to ACGME and institutional GME office.
• Conduct annual program evaluations and participate In Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER).
• Oversee and administer annual program updates and site visit preparations.
• Ensure adherence to duty hour policies, moonlighting rules, and grievance procedures.

• Promote and participate in research, publications, and presentations.
• Encourage resident involvement in scholarly work.

• Report to the Department Chair and Designated Institutional Official.
• Participate in Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) meetings and initiatives.

• MD/DO Degree.
• New York State Medical Doctor/Physician Licensure.
• 3+ years of experience post-training, with prior experience in clinical education program leadership (residency or fellowship program director, medical student clerkship director or equivalent). 
• Board Certified or eligible in General Psychiatry. 

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Part-Time)

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu

Advertised: April 03, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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