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ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or FULL PROFESSOR

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL LINE

OPEN-RANK SEARCH

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL LINE or CLINICIAN EDUCATOR LINE

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking new full-time faculty members at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor in the University Medical Line or Clinician Educator Line.  These are positions for clinician scientists specializing in mental health and based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, either located on the Stanford campus and related facilities or at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.

Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

This search is open to candidates from multiple disciplines/specialties, inclusive of physicians, psychologists, and doctoral-level social workers and nurse practitioners.  The activities of the Department are diverse and include clinical, translational, and bench science research, a broad portfolio of clinical care, and extensive educational programs.  This search is ongoing – applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted through November of 2027.

Physician applicants must have a medical degree or equivalent degree, completed training in General Psychiatry, be board-certified or board-eligible in General Psychiatry, and possess or be fully eligible for a California medical license.  Physicians interested in working with children must hold board certification in child psychiatry. 

Clinical psychologist applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent degree, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and possess or be fully eligible for licensure as a psychologist in California. 

Applicants who are doctoral-level social workers and nurse practitioners must possess or be fully eligible for California clinical licensure.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks.  Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: .

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be based on their field or discipline.  The expected base pay range for likely disciplines are listed below.  Interested candidates whose discipline is not listed below may contact the hiring department for the salary range specific to their discipline/specialty.

General Psychiatrist Base Pay Range

Assistant Professor: $238,000-250,000

Associate Professor: $260,000-272,000

Professor: $290,000-320,000

Psychologist Base Pay Range

Assistant Professor: $165,000-185,000

Associate Professor: $199,000-217,000

Professor: $253,000-275,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank.  It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs.  For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits , including housing assistance , please contact our department. 

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position.  The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a brief letter outlining their experience and interests via the application link in the posting at

Please contact Heather Kenna Hall ( [email protected] ) with any questions.

About Stanford University

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 9000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at and

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