Department Head of Psychiatry

Job Description
The Max Rady College of Medicine and Shared Health are seeking an individual to provide outstanding leadership for the position of Head of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba and Provincial Specialty Lead, Mental Health and Addictions, Shared Health commensurate with qualifications and experience for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. The opportunity presents the challenge of overseeing a department based on solid foundation of the discipline and innovation models of teaching and research collaboration and clinical care across the province. The successful applicant will be, or expected to become a Geographical Full-Time (GFT) clinical faculty member with an academic rank. A stipend will be provided for the duration of the appointment.

The Candidate should have a substantial record of achievement in psychiatry and experience in teaching, research, clinical practice, administration, and leadership ability appropriate for the scope and challenge of this senior position.

Shared Health is a Provincial organization responsible for planning, quality, patient safety, standards and innovation while ensuring a sustainable cost effective health care system. The successful candidate will be the lead advisor and coordinator of operations within Shared Health on all aspects of psychiatric care in the Province.

The Mental Health Program/Department of Psychiatry consists of several hospital and community based services across the province with many subprograms including Adult General Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Day Hospital Programs, Schizophrenia, Consult Liaison, Addictions, Emergency Psychiatry, PACT and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition to residency training, the Department is responsible for the delivery of undergraduate and interprofessional post graduate learner teaching across the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. The Department of Psychiatry has a multidisciplinary research group with research interests which are varied and range from psychiatric epidemiology to neuroimaging. Common research interests in the department include Indigenous and adolescent suicidality, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, social anxiety, and palliative care and dignity research. Many projects have received financial support through government grants or via private industry.

Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Certification in Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is required.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

An inclusive, open, and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access, and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive to include diverse perspectives and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process. We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise, and forms of excellence to this role.

To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences' commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically under‐represented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy I‐7, preference will be given to applicants who self‐identify as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLBGTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

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Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter outlining their interest and suitability for the position, a personal statement including your positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access, and participation) in the following areas: teaching, research, and service and/or other experiences and the names of three references by Monday, January 12, 2026.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.