Position Description

The McGill University Department of Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) are currently inviting applications for a full-time position as member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical). This will be a three-year, renewable appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure. The McGill University Department of Psychiatry’s mission is to support patients and their loved ones to move from mental illness to health through cutting-edge integrated care, supported by research and academic training for the next generation. Results of a recent survey of personnel in the department highlighted a collective pride in the excellence of our clinical work, a high degree of satisfaction with teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a workplace climate that promotes resilience and wellbeing.

Our Department has a rich history of scientific innovation with sustained expertise in psychotherapy, substance abuse research, psychoneuroendocrinology, psychoimmunology, genetics, epigenetics, advanced brain imaging, and computational and digital psychiatry. It remains a global leader in integrating cutting-edge science with clinical practice to train future psychiatric researchers and clinicians. We are proud to host a respectful, multi-disciplinary, and inclusive work setting in its multiple areas of activity, which includes the training of a diverse group of students from medicine, psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, and social work.

The Jewish General

Hospital, part of the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS West-Central Montreal), is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. The JGH offers a full range of services for children, youth, adults and geriatric patients (inpatients and outpatients). There are active research programs in trans-cultural psychiatry, psychosocial health, psychotherapy and family therapy, sleep and aging, and first episode psychosis. Our dedicated team of experts are committed to providing excellent clinical care in an academic setting using an integrative approach of family systems and biopsychosocial models and a full range of evidence-based treatments.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Psychiatry and will be expected to have demonstrated experience in education and/or have an active research dossier.



The incumbent will be appointed to clinical practice at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH); they will be expected to have a broad range of clinical abilities and aptitudes for working in external services with a particular proficiency in treating patients with mood disorders. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out clinical activities in the Mood Disorders Program of the External Psychiatry Services, as well as the personality disorders program. The successful candidate will be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees). McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Qualifications and Education requirements

Candidates must:

- Hold an MD, and hold or be eligible for, licensure as a psychiatrist in the province of Quebec;
- Have completed advanced Psychiatry training;
- Demonstrate advanced capacity to engage in all aspects of a university-affiliated psychiatry department (e.g., clinical, education, and/or research);
- Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.

Assets:
- Possessing relevant expertise in psychotherapy modalities and/or personality disorders;
- Clinician-scientists with MD-PhD are strongly encouraged to apply.

Faculty/Department/Unit

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry

Employee Type

Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')

Rank

Assistant Professor

Salary

Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule

Job Status

Full-time

Posting Period

30 days from posting

Supporting Documents

- Cover letter and curriculum vitae
- Statement of research
- Names and contact information of three referees

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement





McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Location

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

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