Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor – Psychiatric Department

Department of Psychiatric

Position

- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Professor

Reporting To

Principal

Job Location

Harsha College of Nursing

- Job Purpose The faculty member will be responsible for teaching, clinical services, student mentoring, academic administration, research, and departmental development in the field of Psychiatry. The position requires active involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, patient care, clinical training, and research activities as applicable to the faculty level.
- Key ResponsibilitiesA. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

- Conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars, case discussions, demonstrations, and practical/clinical teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Teach students in accordance with the prescribed university and regulatory curriculum.
- Conduct bedside teaching, clinical case presentations, psychiatric assessments, and discussions.
- Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, presentations, and academic schedules.
- Conduct internal assessments, practical examinations, viva, and other academic evaluations.
- Guide students in academic activities, assignments, case presentations, and seminars.
- Participate in university examinations, question paper preparation, valuation, and other academic duties as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate teaching records and academic documentation.
- Participate in curriculum development, academic audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

B. Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care to patients.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk assessments.
- Manage psychiatric emergencies and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Provide outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services as applicable.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient care with other medical and allied health professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
- Follow institutional clinical protocols, ethical standards, and patient safety requirements.
- Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, grand rounds, and morbidity/mortality or quality-review meetings as applicable.
- Provide appropriate counselling and psychoeducation to patients and their families.

C. Research Responsibilities
- Initiate and participate in clinical, academic, and community-based research activities.
- Guide undergraduate and postgraduate research projects as applicable.
- Publish research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals.




- Participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, CME programmes, and professional academic activities.
- Contribute to research proposals, grants, publications, and institutional research initiatives.
- Encourage evidence-based psychiatric practice within the department.

D. Departmental & Administrative Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of the Department of Psychiatry.
- Assist in maintaining departmental academic, clinical, and administrative records.
- Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of departmental resources and equipment.
- Coordinate with other departments for multidisciplinary patient management and academic activities.
- Participate in accreditation, inspection, and regulatory requirements as assigned.
- Undertake additional academic, clinical, or administrative responsibilities assigned by the HOD/Dean/Principal.

3. Responsibilities According to Academic LevelAssistant Professor
- Primarily responsible for undergraduate teaching, clinical training, patient care, and departmental academic activities.
- Assist senior faculty in postgraduate teaching and research.
- Participate in seminars, case discussions, examinations, CME programmes, and departmental activities.
- Develop teaching and clinical skills and actively participate in research and publications.
- Mentor students and support their academic and professional development.

Associate Professor
- Take independent responsibility for teaching and clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Supervise and guide postgraduate students and research activities as permitted by applicable regulations.
- Lead seminars, case conferences, academic programmes, and departmental activities.
- Participate actively in research, publications, conferences, and academic development.
- Assist the HOD in departmental planning, administration, and quality improvement.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior faculty.

Professor
- Provide academic and clinical leadership to the Department of Psychiatric.
- Lead undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes.
- Guide postgraduate dissertations, research projects, and academic activities.
- Mentor junior faculty and support faculty development.




- Lead research initiatives and promote publications and academic collaborations.
- Supervise clinical services and ensure quality patient care.
- Contribute to departmental planning, policy development, accreditation, and institutional academic initiatives.
- Represent the department in academic, professional, and institutional forums as required.
- Assist the HOD/Dean/Principal in strategic development of the department.

4. Qualifications
- MBBS from a recognized medical institution.
- MD/DNB in Psychiatric or equivalent postgraduate qualification recognized by the applicable statutory/regulatory authority.
- Candidates must fulfil the applicable eligibility and experience requirements for the respective academic position.
- Valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council/Medical Register.

5. Experience

Experience requirements will be considered as per the applicable NMC/university/regulatory norms for the respective designation of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

- Teaching experience in a medical college.
- Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
- Clinical experience in Psychiatry.
- Research publications in indexed/reputed journals.
- Experience in postgraduate dissertation/research guidance.
- Participation in conferences, CME programmes, workshops, and professional development activities.

6. Key Competencies
- Robust clinical knowledge and psychiatric assessment skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide students and junior faculty.
- Commitment to patient-centred care.
- Research orientation and academic interest.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Good documentation and organizational skills.
- Professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Commitment to institutional policies and academic standards.

7. Performance Expectations The faculty member is expected to:
- Maintain high standards of teaching and clinical practice.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned academic and clinical responsibilities.
- Contribute to student outcomes and academic excellence.
- Maintain professional conduct and patient confidentiality.
- Participate actively in departmental and institutional activities.
- Contribute to research, publications, and continuous professional development.
- Follow all institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Psychiatry (Nelamangala Town)
🏢 Harsha College of Nursing
📍 Nelamangala Town