Academic Psychiatrist – General Psychiatry

We are inviting applications for two full-time Academic Psychiatrist positions in the General Psychiatry Division within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences (DPBN) at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University. These faculty appointments are part of the Clinician Educator track in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster. Financial compensation for these roles will be provided through mechanisms such as fee for service arrangements within the General Psychiatry Program, located at our partner hospital, St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton.

The appointees of this position will hold a full-time academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at an academic rank appropriate to their credentials and experience. These positions offer exceptional opportunities for career growth and development, and exceptional benefits and remuneration that is commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working in Psychiatric Emergency Services, with demonstrated interest and expertise working in Dual Diagnosis, Neuropsychiatry, and with patients and families in an older adult inpatient setting.

As the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences has a strong research and educational mandate, the successful candidates will have demonstrated commitment and skills in clinical education with all levels of learners and will provide leadership and training to future Psychiatrists, as well as an interest in clinical research activities.

The appointees to this position will participate fully in all appropriate departmental and divisional administrative, educational and research committees and meetings, and will contribute, collaborate, and consult to other programs departmentally.

Applicants must be licensed or eligible to attain licensure in the Province of Ontario and hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons specialty certification in psychiatry or an equivalent designation.

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 St. Josephs General Psychiatry program please visit: https://psychiatry.mcmaster.ca/clinical/academic-divisions/general-psychiatry/

Qualifications:

• These positions are only open to current St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton staff
• The successful candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario and hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons specialty certification in psychiatry or an equivalent designation.
• The candidates will have demonstrated interest and expertise working with patients with acute medical and surgical illness with co-morbidities, treatment refractory anxiety, and primary psychotic disorders in the older adult population
• Preference will be given to applicants with 8-10 years practice experience.

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:

• 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
• 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 recommendation 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.

Please apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website.

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

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Mtis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster's commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate

This position is located in a host hospital that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.