Vice Chair of Psychiatry & Research

Riverside, CA 

Position Highlights: 

• This position is seeking a strong leader to serve as:
  • Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry & Director of Psychiatry Research
• Expand NIH and foundation funding
• Lead faculty development and mentorship
• Elevate national visibility of Psychiatry research in the department

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base pay per UCRiverside pay scale
• 50% guaranteed salary support
• $25K Leadership stipened
• Structured start up support package
• Generous CME protected time - 21 days per year
• Highly desirable retirement plan with pension option
• Full Benefits package, 24 PTO days + 13 holidays
• Relocation Stipend: $10K

Qualifications: 

• MD or MD, PhD
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Eligible for California medical license
• 5+ years of administrative leadership experience
• Demonstrated independent extramural funding
• Academic rank of Associate Professor of Full Professor

About the Community 

• Residents enjoy year-round sunshine, hiking at Mount Rubidoux, and access to nearby beaches
• Attainable cost of living relative to coastal Southern California market
• Diverse and family-friendly community of over 300,000 residents
• Recognized as one of Southern California’s fastest-growing Inland Empire cities
• Education: anchored by strong academic and research institutions, complemented by well-rated public and private K–12 school options throughout the region.
• Supported by major freeway systems, Metrolink commuter rail, and proximity to Ontario International Airport, enabling efficient regional and national travel

Job Reference #: [26486]