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Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Psychiatry Dept
Posted date July 30, 2025
Closing date December 23, 2025
Position Type Full Time
Description
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with Recovery Alberta, invites applications for academic/tenured track Academic Medicine and Health Service Program (AMHSP) positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full professor.
We are seeking psychiatrists with expertise in areas such as addictions, child-adolescent, forensic, community and/or geriatric psychiatry. Additional areas of high need include urban-rural partnerships, and novel collaborative care models. All candidates will be strongly interested in medical education and/or research.
About the University of Alberta and the Department of Psychiatry
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, part of the College of Health Sciences, is internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.
The University of Alberta's Department of Psychiatry is a leading academic centre that brings together researchers, educators, and clinicians committed to advancing mental health. We integrate basic science and clinical research to support groundbreaking investigations in areas such as neuropsychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. Our faculty includes internationally recognized scientists whose work is shaping the future of mental health care.
We offer a robust residency training program in psychiatry, alongside Royal College-accredited subspecialty programs in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. In addition to post-graduate residency training, the Department provides both pre-clinical and clinical teaching for core and elective experiences for undergraduate MD students. as a part of the MD Program with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
About Recovery Alberta and AMHSP
Recovery Alberta is the newly established provincial agency responsible for delivering addictions and mental health services across Alberta. As part of this system, the successful candidate will join a collaborative effort to meet clinical needs and enhance access to high-quality, patient-centered care. Our multi-disciplinary teams in the Edmonton Zone consisting of nursing, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, education, and speech-language pathology provide education and assistance for more than 1.4 million people in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Unlike traditional academic positions, AMHSP positions are unique opportunities that allow for the development of a viable academic career in conjunction with a clinical career. AMHSP positions are ideally suited to clinicians who also value education, research, quality, and leadership as a part of their professional identity. Competitively funded protected time for education and/or research is embedded in all AMHSP positions.
Recovery Alberta and the University of Alberta jointly oversee the AMHSP. The candidate(s) selected for this position will be referred to the AMHSP Arrangement Management Committee to finalize their yearly individual service agreement, which the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Addiction and Mental Health, Recovery Alberta jointly approved.
Position Summary
The clinical component of these positions may include any of the above listed subspecialty areas, and collaborative development of services with, and for, primary care providers. These services will emphasize primary care that can reach rural populations, including indigenous communities. Consultative, urgent care, and emergency care services outside of large centres are also a priority. We are seeking motivated academic clinicians who are interested in direct care and who are also highly motivated in development of systems and team-based delivery of care to reach communities and families outside of large centres.
The successful candidate will actively participate in medical education and/or research. In addition to post-graduate residency training, the Department has commitments to education as a part of the MD Program with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, providing pre-clinical and clinical teaching for core and elective experiences for undergraduate MD students.
Remuneration
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). Further details about this innovative funding plan are available on request.
Qualifications
Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons as a Psychiatrist with subspecialty training and/or designation in child and adolescent psychiatry. Previous interest in and/or additional medical education and/or research training is considered an asset. The positions will allow up to 0.5 FTE for medical education or research; the remaining FTE will be clinical services with Recovery Alberta.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are invited to apply online on doctorjobs by sending a cover letter, their curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees, one of which must be the current supervisor or the most recent supervisor.
The cover letter should outline the applicant physician’s vision for an AMHSP position in the key pillars of clinical service, education, administration / leadership, and, if desired, research.
Please visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons Alberta (CPSA) at https://cpsa.ca for more information about licensing in Alberta. Please ensure you have had your credentials assessed and have an Eligibility Letter from CPSA prior to applying.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 23, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Psychiatry Dept
Posted date July 30, 2025
Closing date December 23, 2025
Position Type Full Time
Description
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with Recovery Alberta, invites applications for academic/tenured track Academic Medicine and Health Service Program (AMHSP) positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full professor.
We are seeking psychiatrists with expertise in areas such as addictions, child-adolescent, forensic, community and/or geriatric psychiatry. Additional areas of high need include urban-rural partnerships, and novel collaborative care models. All candidates will be strongly interested in medical education and/or research.
About the University of Alberta and the Department of Psychiatry
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, part of the College of Health Sciences, is internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.
The University of Alberta's Department of Psychiatry is a leading academic centre that brings together researchers, educators, and clinicians committed to advancing mental health. We integrate basic science and clinical research to support groundbreaking investigations in areas such as neuropsychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. Our faculty includes internationally recognized scientists whose work is shaping the future of mental health care.
We offer a robust residency training program in psychiatry, alongside Royal College-accredited subspecialty programs in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. In addition to post-graduate residency training, the Department provides both pre-clinical and clinical teaching for core and elective experiences for undergraduate MD students. as a part of the MD Program with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
About Recovery Alberta and AMHSP
Recovery Alberta is the newly established provincial agency responsible for delivering addictions and mental health services across Alberta. As part of this system, the successful candidate will join a collaborative effort to meet clinical needs and enhance access to high-quality, patient-centered care. Our multi-disciplinary teams in the Edmonton Zone consisting of nursing, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, education, and speech-language pathology provide education and assistance for more than 1.4 million people in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Unlike traditional academic positions, AMHSP positions are unique opportunities that allow for the development of a viable academic career in conjunction with a clinical career. AMHSP positions are ideally suited to clinicians who also value education, research, quality, and leadership as a part of their professional identity. Competitively funded protected time for education and/or research is embedded in all AMHSP positions.
Recovery Alberta and the University of Alberta jointly oversee the AMHSP. The candidate(s) selected for this position will be referred to the AMHSP Arrangement Management Committee to finalize their yearly individual service agreement, which the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Addiction and Mental Health, Recovery Alberta jointly approved.
Position Summary
The clinical component of these positions may include any of the above listed subspecialty areas, and collaborative development of services with, and for, primary care providers. These services will emphasize primary care that can reach rural populations, including indigenous communities. Consultative, urgent care, and emergency care services outside of large centres are also a priority. We are seeking motivated academic clinicians who are interested in direct care and who are also highly motivated in development of systems and team-based delivery of care to reach communities and families outside of large centres.
The successful candidate will actively participate in medical education and/or research. In addition to post-graduate residency training, the Department has commitments to education as a part of the MD Program with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, providing pre-clinical and clinical teaching for core and elective experiences for undergraduate MD students.
Remuneration
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). Further details about this innovative funding plan are available on request.
Qualifications
Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons as a Psychiatrist with subspecialty training and/or designation in child and adolescent psychiatry. Previous interest in and/or additional medical education and/or research training is considered an asset. The positions will allow up to 0.5 FTE for medical education or research; the remaining FTE will be clinical services with Recovery Alberta.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are invited to apply online on doctorjobs by sending a cover letter, their curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees, one of which must be the current supervisor or the most recent supervisor.
The cover letter should outline the applicant physician’s vision for an AMHSP position in the key pillars of clinical service, education, administration / leadership, and, if desired, research.
Please visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons Alberta (CPSA) at https://cpsa.ca for more information about licensing in Alberta. Please ensure you have had your credentials assessed and have an Eligibility Letter from CPSA prior to applying.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 23, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."