Faculty Member/ Academic Psychiatrist

MICHAEL G. DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Hamilton, Ontario

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences

Academic Psychiatrist - Schizophrenia Program

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. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University has a vision to achieve creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching, research, and service by engaging a diverse and highly talented educational community and embodying the values of integrity, respect and collaboration.

Academic rank will be appropriate to the successful applicant’s credentials and experience. The position offers excellent benefits and remuneration is commensurate with academic rank and position duties and responsibilities.

The clinical portion of this position includes managing the care of 10 inpatients on an inpatient unit at the St. Joseph’s West 5th site, as well as managing patients within the TOPPS (Transitional Outpatient Program for Persons with Schizophrenia) and the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic.

**Department and Program Overview**:
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.
- divisions/schizophrenia/

**Qualifications**:
Demonstrated capability and interest in clinical research and evidence of a history of research productivity to align with the departmental academic mission and vision is an asset. The academic psychiatrist will be expected to fully participate in all of the appropriate departmental and divisional administrative and educational activities.

**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)

Cassandra Twyne,

Human Resources Partner

McMaster University,

Faculty of Health Sciences

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