City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

                                                                              MICHAEL G. DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Hamilton, Ontario
                                                                                      Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences
                                                                                      Academic Clinical Psychologist/Full-time Faculty Member

We invite applications for an outstanding opportunity available for the full-time position of Academic Clinical Psychologist/ Full-time Faculty Member with appropriate experience to work in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences (DPBN), McMaster University. This full-time faculty appointment is in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster, with financial compensation coming from other salaried employment through our partner hospital, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. This position is restricted to candidates currently employed as a Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist within the Clinical Neuropsychology program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

The appointee of this position will hold a full-time academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at an academic rank appropriate to their credentials and experience. The position offers exceptional opportunities for career growth and development commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience.

We are interested in applications from candidates who have shown research interest and expertise in neurocognitive and functional disorders and in the field of addictions medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates for this position are also expected to have experience and expertise in psychology education, including through teaching and supervision of psychometrists, graduate students, neuropsychology residents and neuropsychology postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will also have experience conducting academic activities that complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths in addictions and cognitive disorders and that encourage growth within this area.

The appointee to this position will participate fully in all appropriate departmental and divisional administrative, educational and research committees and meetings and will contribute, collaborate, and consult with other programs departmentally.

Department and Program Overview:
The Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University has been a world leader in innovation for more than 30 years. In fact, the success of the “McMaster method”, which integrates education into the provision of clinical treatment, has been replicated by leading medical schools around the world. We rigorously apply scientific, problem-based learning in the education of physicians and other health professionals.

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.

To learn more about the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, please visit: https://psychiatry.mcmaster.ca                                                                              To learn more about McMaster University and Hamilton, Ontario please visit: www.mcmaster.ca.

Qualifications:
• The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree(s) from a Canadian Psychological Association accredited program or equivalent program and must be licensed to work as a Psychologist in the Province of Ontario, holding a College of Psychologists of Ontario specialty certification in Clinical Psychology (Adult) or an equivalent designation.
• The candidate will have training and expertise in conducting academic research in the field of neurocognitive disorders, functional disorders, and addictions and in the teaching and supervision of clinical psychology trainees, with preference given to candidates with 2-5 years practice experience.
• The candidate will have demonstrated experience in teaching with all levels of learners and will provide leadership and training to future Psychologists.
• The candidate will provide evidence of excellent research productivity that aligns with the departmental academic mission and vision demonstrated through a record of high-quality publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, and awards.
• The candidate will already hold a full-time employment position as a Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist at our partner organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Applications should be accompanied by:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• 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)
• The names and contact information of three references. Please note that no reference or letters of recommendation are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.

Please apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/)

All applicants will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.