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Hospital based Consultation (CL) and Emergency Department Psychiatrists for the Division of Adult Psychiatry

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 23, 2026
Position overview Position title: Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000. Application Window Open date: January 23, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire two or three full time junior level faculty in the Division of Adult Psychiatry in the Health Sciences series. Candidates must be committed to clinical work and teaching in the area of hospital psychiatry, especially Consultation-Liaison and Emergency Department Psychiatry. Requirements include the completion of a residency in Adult psychiatry. Completion of a Fellowship in Consultation Psychiatry is preferred (particularly relevant for CL positions). The position will consist primarily of clinical work and substantial liaison work with both staff and faculty of the UCLA hospitals. Teaching and attending in a teaching clinic is a mandatory part of this position. These positions are expected to include outpatient clinical care opportunities and requirements. The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications by time of hire: Must hold an M.D., D.O., equivalent medical degree and be board eligible or certified in Psychiatry; Must possess a valid California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency certificate. Candidates are encouraged to complete a CL Fellowship and be board-certified or board-eligible for CL Psychiatry by the time of hiring (particularly relevant for CL positions). The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table(s) https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. To apply, please submit i) a cover letter outlining academic interests and a brief statement on your diversity activities; ii) an updated curriculum vitae; and iii) the names and contact information of three references to the application portal at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10805 For other information, send inquiries to Ms. Valerie Kenyon at vkenyon@mednet.ucla.edu. Qualified candidates should submit their application by February 22, 2026. Cultural North Star. The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star. Qualifications Basic qualifications* M.D., D.O., equivalent medical degree Additional qualifications Board eligible or certified in Psychiatry; Must possess a valid California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency certificate Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Applicants are requested to provide contact information for 3 potential references in their UC Recruit application. Upon selection as a potential candidate(s), identified references will be contacted for letters. Candidates may be contacted to provide alternate references. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10805 Help contact: klwilliams@mednet.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA