Academic Position in Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine

Job summary

The successful candidate will lead the residency training program, focusing on enhancing scholarship through innovative teaching methods and emerging technologies. They will design and deliver workshops and CPD activities while advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in resident training.

Job details

Description The Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invite applications for a Contingent Term appointment at the Associate Professor level. Qualifications include an MD, certification in Psychiatry, eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta, in the area of psychosis with more than ten years of education experience. The successful candidate will have 50% protected time for academics, focused primarily in the area of education. Experience in serving as the Residency Training Director and Competence Committee Chair at the postgraduate level for psychiatry residency program is preferred. This position will have direct involvement in the design and delivery of workshops and other CPD activities related to Psychiatry. Following five years of successful Residency Training program growth and as we move toward accreditation, this role will lead the next phase of development by enhancing the quality and impact of scholarship through the exploration of innovative teaching methods, the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, expansion of simulation-based learning, development of a meaningful and sustainable resident research track, and advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, particularly in training residents to effectively care for vulnerable populations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with local, national, and international stakeholders to research, design, implement, and evaluate these initiatives, helping to elevate the program's academic profile, strengthen its contribution to the school and community, and establish it as a leader in postgraduate medical education in Canada, while also supporting departmental priorities in their role as leader of Residency Training. 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. The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments): Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages) Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages) The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview. For more information please contact: Dr. David Crockford [email protected] Application deadline: October 16, 2026 The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) 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 here. For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine, click here. About The University Of Calgary 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. About Calgary, Alberta 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 from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will lead the residency training program, focusing on enhancing scholarship through innovative teaching methods and emerging technologies. They will design and deliver workshops and CPD activities while advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in resident training.

Requirements

Requires an MD, certification in Psychiatry, and eligibility for licensure in Alberta, with over ten years of education experience in psychosis. Preference is given to candidates with experience as a Residency Training Director and Competence Committee Chair.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychiatry
• Medical Education
• Residency Training Direction
• Curriculum Design
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Artificial Intelligence Integration
• Academic Scholarship
• Equity Diversity And Inclusion
• Clinical Supervision
• Postgraduate Medical Education
• Workshop Delivery
• CPD Activity Design

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership