Affiliate Faculty, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Renown Health)

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Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

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Job Description

Join UNR Med and Renown Health as Affiliate Faculty in the academic clinical department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences! As part of Nevada's first research-intensive integrated academic health system, we seek to expand access to clinical care, develop and enhance engaging learning experiences, and expand research opportunities across biomedical and clinical domains.

UNR Med and Renown Health offer a dynamic, physician-led team across multiple sites as part of a highly successful medical group. Physician opportunities are linked below and report to a dual-appointed Chair/Chief of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. This role includes expectations to teach residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Provider students. Opportunities for additional involvement in the academic and research missions depend on position-specific needs, availability and candidate interest.

For more information, please contact:

Samuel Serniak

Provider Recruiter



Open Positions

Find opportunities at the page! It is recommended to contact the provider recruiter listed above to indicate your interest in an academic role.

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Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

** This position is employed by Renown Health. Please DO NOT submit to this job posting. Please follow the above link to the Renown Health Careers page to apply. **

Posting Close Date
10/25/2025

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

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