Assistant Professor (Clinical), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry (C-221118)

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The Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are currently inviting applications for a full-time position as a 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 successful candidate will have a broad range of clinical abilities and aptitudes for working in interdisciplinary teams within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) program. The applicant will also have a demonstrated experience in education and/or an active research dossier. The candidate will be appointed to clinical practice at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH).

The successful candidate will have a broad range of clinical abilities and aptitudes for working in interdisciplinary teams in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  They will be expected to be involved in teaching, and carry out an active research program alongside their clinical practice at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

The Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), is a world leader in specialized mental health care for children and adolescent.  More specifically, the MCH ensures access to comprehensive, high-quality and timely services to the population served by the institution in collaboration with all professionals in the integrated health and social services network.  Where appropriate, the MCH undertakes along with McGill University teaching, research and assessments of technologies and medical interventions in the department.  The MCH provides quality care to all patients who are admitted or treated in all services of the CAP department and ensures the added value and the innovation of the services offered.

The department is affiliated with McGill University, Canada’s most international university. Montreal offers an extremely high-quality of life and is one of the most multicultural and lively cities in North America.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will provide excellent clinical teaching and supervision to residents and medical students, participate in hospital and administrative activities, and pursue scholarly activities. The candidate will carry out clinical activities mainly in a Child and Adolescent Consultation Liaison setting as well as some dedicated time in an inpatient unit of hospitalization, outpatient service and emergency room (including Le Spot-A-Crisis intervention clinic). Call duty will be performed at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

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

• Must hold an MD and hold or be eligible for licensure as a psychiatrist in the province of Quebec;
• Must hold a subspecialty degree in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry;
• Advanced capacity to engage in all aspects of a university affiliated psychiatry department (clinical, education and/or research);
• Bilingual language competencies (French and English).

Assets:

• 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 date of posting

The following supporting documents are required (in one pdf):

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three referees

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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.