Associate Professor / Professor - Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health
About the role
Description:
The University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Psychiatry is seeking applicants for the Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health. The successful candidate must already hold, or be eligible for, a Full-Time Clinical (MD) or Status-Only (PhD) academic appointment with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, U of T, at the rank of Professor; Associate Professors may also be considered based on their experience and accomplishments. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following a successful review. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Position start date is November 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed upon later date.
U of T 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 its eight fully affiliated institutes, is one of the world’s largest, most productive academic health science centres.
The successful candidate will be an experienced scientist with a strong record of independent research in mental health and brain science, with evidence of productivity (i.e., peer reviewed publications and grants) and leadership in educating and mentoring students and junior faculty members. The ability to build partnership with a wide range of stakeholders and provide national and international leadership in the field of mental health and brain science is essential. The successful candidate must be able to function proficiently in English.
Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the world and are among the most prevalent disorders of our time. As a U of T Department of Psychiatry endowed research chair, the Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health will develop and lead research to prevent, diagnose and treat patients with mental disorders.
Scientists who are contributing significantly to the body of scholarship and advancement of mental health and brain science, with a national or international reputation in their field, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have a strong research focus and hold either an MD or a PhD in a relevant discipline with significant expertise in this area of research. If a practicing physician, the candidate must hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent degree and be certified or be eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or have comparable qualifications; the candidate must also hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. MD or PhD candidate’s excellence in research should be evidenced by collaborations and peer-reviewed publications in leading journals; a track record of collaborative science, productivity, excellence and leadership is essential.
The Chair will be based at one of the eight fully-affiliated TAHSN hospitals and if the Chair holder is a practicing physician, they are expected to become a member of the hospital’s academic practice plan and will be entitled to additional support for their clinical activities. Total compensation will depend on the amount of clinical work performed (estimated based on fee for service billing) but will be in the range of approximately $293,000 to $400,000, commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (of up to two pages), a curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees via email to:
Rachel Delaney
Faculty Engagement and Academic Affairs Office
Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
For more information on the Department of Psychiatry please visit the website www.psychiatry.utoronto.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Associate Professor / Professor - Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health
About the role
Description:
The University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Psychiatry is seeking applicants for the Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health. The successful candidate must already hold, or be eligible for, a Full-Time Clinical (MD) or Status-Only (PhD) academic appointment with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, U of T, at the rank of Professor; Associate Professors may also be considered based on their experience and accomplishments. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following a successful review. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Position start date is November 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed upon later date.
U of T 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 its eight fully affiliated institutes, is one of the world’s largest, most productive academic health science centres.
The successful candidate will be an experienced scientist with a strong record of independent research in mental health and brain science, with evidence of productivity (i.e., peer reviewed publications and grants) and leadership in educating and mentoring students and junior faculty members. The ability to build partnership with a wide range of stakeholders and provide national and international leadership in the field of mental health and brain science is essential. The successful candidate must be able to function proficiently in English.
Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the world and are among the most prevalent disorders of our time. As a U of T Department of Psychiatry endowed research chair, the Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health will develop and lead research to prevent, diagnose and treat patients with mental disorders.
Scientists who are contributing significantly to the body of scholarship and advancement of mental health and brain science, with a national or international reputation in their field, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have a strong research focus and hold either an MD or a PhD in a relevant discipline with significant expertise in this area of research. If a practicing physician, the candidate must hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent degree and be certified or be eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or have comparable qualifications; the candidate must also hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. MD or PhD candidate’s excellence in research should be evidenced by collaborations and peer-reviewed publications in leading journals; a track record of collaborative science, productivity, excellence and leadership is essential.
The Chair will be based at one of the eight fully-affiliated TAHSN hospitals and if the Chair holder is a practicing physician, they are expected to become a member of the hospital’s academic practice plan and will be entitled to additional support for their clinical activities. Total compensation will depend on the amount of clinical work performed (estimated based on fee for service billing) but will be in the range of approximately $293,000 to $400,000, commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (of up to two pages), a curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees via email to:
Rachel Delaney
Faculty Engagement and Academic Affairs Office
Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
For more information on the Department of Psychiatry please visit the website www.psychiatry.utoronto.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.