Clinical Academic Psychiatrist, Chair/Chief – Division of General Psychiatry

CLINICAL ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRIST

CHAIR/CHIEF – DIVISION OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY

Department of Psychiatry

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University,

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) & St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s)

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, exceptional leader to be the Chair/Chief – Division of General Psychiatry for the Department of Psychiatry.  Together, the hospitals provide comprehensive care to a large and geographically extended population of approximately 1.6 million people across Southwestern Ontario. 

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University is one of Canada’s preeminent medical and dental schools.  For more than 130 years, the school has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for scientific discovery.  With annual research funding exceeding $220 million and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities.  Attracting individuals with a broad worldview seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community, Western challenges the best and the brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards.  Their research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. 

The mandate of this exciting role is to provide visionary leadership and passion about high quality patient care with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary process to the management of patient care. The successful candidate will have the ability to translate a strategic direction through planning, communication and organizational skills, while working collaboratively with hospital and academic partners.

The successful applicant will have an established career in General Psychiatry and a proven academic and clinical track record as an educator and clinical researcher.  Potential candidates would have responsibility over all the academic activities of the division including education and research, as well as providing clinical leadership.  Administrative leadership skills are required to assist in strategic and human resource planning within the department and strengthen and cultivate cross and trans-disciplinary relationships with other university departments and faculties. The candidate will foster an environment that supports a strong divisional education program in all levels of education and research. The desired candidate will embrace evidence-based practice and will thrive in an environment of continuous learning and education.  The Division Chair/Chief will support individual faculty members’ careers by celebrating their successes and encourage pursuit of their own wellness.  The Division Chair/Chief will strive to create a work environment that fosters collegiality, wellness, and growth.

The successful candidate will hold a limited term initial appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with experience and track record and will have the capacity to mentor and inspire junior faculty.

The successful candidate will hold an MD, or equivalent, be certified or eligible to be certified as a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. 

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and will be composed primarily of the following sources: fee for service, alternate funding plan, and academic support.  

Western University is located on 1,200 picturesque acres along the banks of the river Thames in beautiful London, Ontario, a city of 530,000 located within a 2-hour drive from Toronto and Windsor, Ontario / Detroit, Michigan.  London boasts an extensive educational and health care community including two large teaching hospitals with multiple sites, two research institutes, an Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) node, and an academic health sciences network across Southwestern Ontario.  With full time enrollment of 32,000, Western graduates students from a range of academic and professional programs. Details about Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca; Western University at www.uwo.ca; the Department of Psychiatry at https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/psychiatry/; London Health Sciences Centre at www.lhsc.on.ca; and St. Joseph’s Health Care at www.sjhc.london.on.ca.

Please submit your application, including curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, highlights of accomplishments, names and contact information for 3 references to the following:

Dr. Chandlee Dickey, Chair/Chief ,  and Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

London Health Sciences Centre and St Joseph’s Health Care London

c/o [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after August 15, 2019 with an anticipated start date of September 20, 2019 or as negotiated.

Please ensure that the form available at:  http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf   is   completed and included in your application.

Business Addresses:

Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca

London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca

St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Khushnum Khatow at  [email protected]