UNIV - Assistant Professor - Psychiatry: Brain Stimulation Services

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Psychiatry to join Brain Stimulation Services. The faculty member will provide advanced neuromodulation treatments—including ECT, TMS, SAINT, VNS, and DBS programming—and rotate across neuromodulation and inpatient psychiatric services. Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching, and optional participation in research and program development.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001049 COM PSYCH HOSP Inpatient CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Psychiatry to join Brain Stimulation Services. The faculty member will provide advanced neuromodulation treatments—including ECT, TMS, SAINT, VNS, and DBS programming—and rotate across neuromodulation and inpatient psychiatric services. Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching, and optional participation in research and program development.

Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Division: Brain Stimulation Services

Rank: Assistant Professor (Clinician-Educator Track)

Location: MUSC, Charleston, SC

FTE: Full-Time, 100%, 40 hours/week

FLSA: Salaried

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services (commonly 2-week rotating blocks):

- Provide clinical care in ECT, TMS (Coleman Clinic), SAINT, VNS, and DBS programming.

- Conduct neuromodulation evaluations and consultations as needed.

- Provide inpatient psychiatric care on a general psychiatry service.

 

Teaching & Supervision

- Teach and supervise residents, medical students, and APPs.

- Participate in academic activities, case conferences, or educational sessions.

 

Additional Responsibilities

- Participate in quality improvement and service development initiatives.

- Optional call duties with additional compensation once credentialed.

 

Minimum Requirements

- MD or DO degree.

- Board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry.

- Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.

- Demonstrated competency in ECT, TMS, SAINT, VNS, and DBS.

- Clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry.

 

Required Qualifications

- Prior experience in interventional psychiatry or neuromodulation-focused practice.

- Interest in academic teaching, clinical research, or program development.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

 

Work Location & Environment

- Brain stimulation procedures performed within MUSC Brain Stimulation Services downtown.

- TMS services provided at the Coleman Clinic, Mt. Pleasant.

- Inpatient coverage provided on MUSC Institute of Psychiatry units.

 

Salary & Benefits

- Competitive academic salary commensurate with experience.

- Full MUSC benefits package.

- Opportunities for additional clinical compensation (call/shift work).

 

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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