Associate/Full Professor in Women's Mental Health University of Toronto Departmen of Psychiatry

Associate / Full Professor - Treliving Chair in Women's Mental Health Date Posted: 05/17/2021 Closing Date: 07/16/2021, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 4155 Job Category: Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine Department: Dept of Psychiatry Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto are recruiting the inaugural Treliving Chair in Women’s Mental Health (The Chair). The successful candidate must be eligible for (or already have) a full-time academic appointment with the University of Toronto at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following a successful review. The desired start date is January 2022 or shortly thereafter. CAMH is Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre and one of the world’s leading research centres in mental illness. Dedicated to improving the lives of patients today and tomorrow, CAMH is a leader in clinical care, research, education, and system building, nationally and globally. With a dedicated staff of more than 3,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators, and support staff, and more than 120 scientists, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 37,000 patients each year. The organization conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government. Through its Foundation, CAMH is breaking ground in mental health philanthropy globally. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities at CAMH, and these priorities are at the heart of the One CAMH Strategic Plan. The University of Toronto has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, and is consistently ranked as the top Canadian university in international rankings. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), composed of the University and including CAMH amongst its nine fully affiliated institutes, is one of the world’s largest, most productive academic health science networks. Launched in March 2020, womenmind™ is a community of philanthropists and thought leaders tackling the unique gender issues to help improve the mental health of girls and women. This is done by raising funds to support the recruitment of new scientists, cultivating early career start-up and mentorship programs, leveling gender bias, and sharing leading edge science on women’s mental health globally through international symposia. Inspired and empowered by CAMH’s research infrastructure and strategic plan, members of the womenmind community connect with and learn from each other while driving change for women’s mental health and women in science. (Note: At CAMH, the definition of women includes cisgender, transgender, and non-binary women). For more information, please visit https://www.camh.ca/en/get-involved/join-the-cause/womenmind. The Chair must have an international presence, distinguished record of external research funding, strong evidence of research excellence and scholarly achievement, a consistent record of high quality and high impact publications, experience in mentoring, and documentation of outstanding teaching performance. Candidates must demonstrate a proven capacity for effective leadership, integration, and collaboration in the field of women’s mental health and possess the ability to attract, mentor, and retain superior trainees, students, and future researchers. The ideal candidate will be a leader in women’s mental health and have a distinguished track record of successful research leadership and scholarship, including a strong peer-reviewed publication record and research activities with local, national, and international practitioners and policy makers, and competitive research grant funding. With experience in advancing transformational research in women’s mental health, the successful candidate will have an MD and/or Ph.D. and be eligible for (or currently have) an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the Associate or Professor rank. If a practicing clinician, they must hold or be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. As an outstanding research leader committed to health system performance and innovation, the successful candidate will also be an exceptional relationship developer capable of inspiring teams, peers, and stakeholders. A demonstrated ability to partner and lead in an invigorating, evolving, pioneering environment is a definite asset. Key leadership initiatives for The Chair will be to: Launch and evolve the Treliving Chair in Women’s Mental Health through building a leading research program that fosters a collaborative environment and integrates research with mental health initiatives for women that are applied, relevant, measurable, and impactful. Lead the development of a research program in collaboration with CAMH scientists, leaders, and partners that focuses on understanding and improving mental health outcomes for women and is aligned with womenmind’s objectives. Mentor and develop early career women scientists and cultivate early career start-up for these academics to support women in becoming leaders in mental health research. Actively contribute to the spread and dissemination of knowledge locally, nationally, and globally through high-impact scientific publications, involvement in international scientific symposia, and other knowledge dissemination and mobilization platforms that champion women working in mental health research. Build and nurture meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders and the broader community, including patients and families, community partners, local health leaders, learning and health institutions, and private sector partners, by encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange, and actionable planning. Advance system priorities and deliver on key research initiatives that effectively integrate CAMH’s vision with the goals of the womenmind community for philanthropy, purpose, and impact. Renumeration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. The position will be entitled to a research stipend and funding to support their research program. Applications will be accepted until July 16, 2021. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please quote the appropriate position title and forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and three references to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca. CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. 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Associate / Full Professor - Treliving Chair in Women's Mental Health

Date Posted: 05/17/2021
Closing Date: 07/16/2021, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 4155
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto are recruiting the inaugural Treliving Chair in Women’s Mental Health (The Chair). The successful candidate must be eligible for (or already have) a full-time academic appointment with the University of Toronto at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following a successful review. The desired start date is January 2022 or shortly thereafter.

CAMH is Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre and one of the world’s leading research centres in mental illness. Dedicated to improving the lives of patients today and tomorrow, CAMH is a leader in clinical care, research, education, and system building, nationally and globally. With a dedicated staff of more than 3,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators, and support staff, and more than 120 scientists, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 37,000 patients each year. The organization conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government. Through its Foundation, CAMH is breaking ground in mental health philanthropy globally. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities at CAMH, and these priorities are at the heart of the One CAMH Strategic Plan.

The University of Toronto has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, and is consistently ranked as the top Canadian university in international rankings. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), composed of the University and including CAMH amongst its nine fully affiliated institutes, is one of the world’s largest, most productive academic health science networks.

Launched in March 2020, womenmind™ is a community of philanthropists and thought leaders tackling the unique gender issues to help improve the mental health of girls and women. This is done by raising funds to support the recruitment of new scientists, cultivating early career start-up and mentorship programs, leveling gender bias, and sharing leading edge science on women’s mental health globally through international symposia. Inspired and empowered by CAMH’s research infrastructure and strategic plan, members of the womenmind community connect with and learn from each other while driving change for women’s mental health and women in science. (Note: At CAMH, the definition of women includes cisgender, transgender, and non-binary women).

For more information, please visit https://www.camh.ca/en/get-involved/join-the-cause/womenmind.

The Chair must have an international presence, distinguished record of external research funding, strong evidence of research excellence and scholarly achievement, a consistent record of high quality and high impact publications, experience in mentoring, and documentation of outstanding teaching performance. Candidates must demonstrate a proven capacity for effective leadership, integration, and collaboration in the field of women’s mental health and possess the ability to attract, mentor, and retain superior trainees, students, and future researchers. The ideal candidate will be a leader in women’s mental health and have a distinguished track record of successful research leadership and scholarship, including a strong peer-reviewed publication record and research activities with local, national, and international practitioners and policy makers, and competitive research grant funding. With experience in advancing transformational research in women’s mental health, the successful candidate will have an MD and/or Ph.D. and be eligible for (or currently have) an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the Associate or Professor rank. If a practicing clinician, they must hold or be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. As an outstanding research leader committed to health system performance and innovation, the successful candidate will also be an exceptional relationship developer capable of inspiring teams, peers, and stakeholders. A demonstrated ability to partner and lead in an invigorating, evolving, pioneering environment is a definite asset.

Key leadership initiatives for The Chair will be to:

Launch and evolve the Treliving Chair in Women’s Mental Health through building a leading research program that fosters a collaborative environment and integrates research with mental health initiatives for women that are applied, relevant, measurable, and impactful.
Lead the development of a research program in collaboration with CAMH scientists, leaders, and partners that focuses on understanding and improving mental health outcomes for women and is aligned with womenmind’s objectives.
Mentor and develop early career women scientists and cultivate early career start-up for these academics to support women in becoming leaders in mental health research.
Actively contribute to the spread and dissemination of knowledge locally, nationally, and globally through high-impact scientific publications, involvement in international scientific symposia, and other knowledge dissemination and mobilization platforms that champion women working in mental health research.
Build and nurture meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders and the broader community, including patients and families, community partners, local health leaders, learning and health institutions, and private sector partners, by encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange, and actionable planning.
Advance system priorities and deliver on key research initiatives that effectively integrate CAMH’s vision with the goals of the womenmind community for philanthropy, purpose, and impact.

Renumeration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. The position will be entitled to a research stipend and funding to support their research program.

Applications will be accepted until July 16, 2021. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please quote the appropriate position title and forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and three references to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca.

CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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