This position is part of Recovery Alberta, supporting our ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services across the province. The University of Calgary is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The city of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation within Alberta (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6). The Department of Psychiatry, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Recovery Alberta, invites applications invite applications for a Contingent Term appointment at the Associate Professor level. We are seeking an academic psychiatrist to support clinical care in adolescent eating disorders while leading the development of a transdisciplinary educational program. Building on the success of the One Child Initiative and multiple CIHR and government-funded Integrated Youth Services (IYS) projects, this position will provide academic and clinical expertise in adolescent mental health, program design, and evaluation. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the IYS model on campus, enhancing its educational content, evaluation framework, and integration with broader mental health and wellness initiatives. The role will also include leadership responsibilities as Co-Director of Residency Training and oversight of a specialized clinical program serving youth with complex eating disorder presentations. UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions. Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit fr
Qualifications include an MD, certification in Psychiatry (FRCPC), accredited subspecialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in adolescent mental health, educational leadership, and program development, with more than 10 years of educational experience. The successful candidate will receive 50% protected academic time, primarily focused on education, scholarship, program development, and evaluation. Experience in leading interdisciplinary initiatives, developing innovative educational programs, and advancing academic excellence in child and adolescent mental health will be considered strong assets.
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/work-compensation/collective-agreements-and-handbooks/tucfa-collective-agreement
