We invite applications for the full-time position of Academic Psychiatrist with appropriate experience to work in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences (DPBN), McMaster University and the Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Outpatient Clinic (MDTRC) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The MDTRC is a specialist clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton with a multidisciplinary team that includes experienced clinicians, social workers, an occupational therapist, CBT therapists (providing both individual and standardized group therapy), and experts in behavioral activation who care for individuals with mood disorders. The MDTRC has a strong focus on research and education, so experience or an interest in working within an academic environment is expected. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced academic psychiatrist and clinician–scientist with a strong research profile in mood disorders, particularly treatment resistant depression and bipolar disorder. They will demonstrate the ability to integrate high‑quality clinical practice with innovative and translational research activities. The role requires leadership in advanced clinical studies and the development of emerging treatment approaches. The successful candidate will also provide effective mentorship, contribute to the development of the academic workforce, and build collaborative, interdisciplinary networks that support long‑term program growth and impact.

The academic psychiatrist will be expected to participate in all the appropriate departmental and divisional administrative and educational activities. As the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences and the Mood Disorders Treatment and Research Outpatient Clinic both have a strong research and education mandate, the successful candidate will be actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical service and clinical research activities, so candidates with experience in these areas will be preferred.

The successful candidate will hold or be eligible to apply for a valid licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario and be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent.

The appointee of this position will hold a full-time academic appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at an academic rank appropriate to their credentials and experience. The position offers excellent benefits, and remuneration is commensurate with academic rank and position duties and responsibilities.

Department and Program Overview:

The Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University has been a world leader in innovation for more than 30 years. In fact, the success of the “McMaster method”, which integrates education into the provision of clinical treatment, has been replicated by leading medical schools around the world. We rigorously apply scientific, problem-based learning in the education of physicians and other health professionals.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University is a multidisciplinary Department consisting of MD and non-MD faculty working within a unique regional network of psychiatric services that integrates two general hospitals, a network of community services, a 24-hour regional psychiatric emergency service, an innovative shared-care mental health program, and outreach services for children, adults and the elderly. We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, research opportunities and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues. 

To learn more about the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, please visit: https://psychiatry.mcmaster.ca.

To learn more about McMaster University and Hamilton, Ontario please visit: www.mcmaster.ca.

To learn more about the Academic Division of Mood Disorders in DPBN please visit: https://psychiatry.mcmaster.ca/clinical/academic-divisions/mood-disorders/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements within their cover letter:

·      Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

·      No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Applications should be accompanied by:

·      Cover letter

·      Curriculum Vitae

·      Teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, description of areas of teaching and scholarly expertise

·      Statement of Research Interests Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.

·       Brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)

·       The names and contact information of three references Please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.

Applicants must apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/)

All applicants will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.