Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychiatry

University of Toronto

Department: Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
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???? Full-time, Clinical Faculty Appointment
????️ Start Date: Between January and July 1, 2026 (or mutually agreed date)
????️ Application Deadline: Open until filled
Req ID: 45497

About the Role

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and the Forensic Psychiatry Division of CAMH’s Complex Care and Recovery Program invite applications for a Forensic Psychiatrist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient forensic psychiatric care within CAMH’s Complex Care and Recovery Program.

  • Participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, residents, and fellows.

  • Engage in academic and scholarly activities, with potential for research and professional development.

  • Join a vibrant interdisciplinary team of over 25 psychiatrists within a program that includes inpatient beds, community and correctional services, and specialized clinical programs.

About CAMH and the Forensic Psychiatry Division

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. With over 4,000 staff and 11 research centres, CAMH provides innovative care to more than 37,000 patients annually and trains over 13,000 healthcare professionals.

The Forensic Psychiatry Division is a dynamic clinical and academic environment with strong research activity in correctional mental health, sexual behaviors, neurobiology of aggression, and secure recovery.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Hold an MD and be certified or eligible for certification in Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

  • Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

  • Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills, experience in interdisciplinary care, and commitment to patient-centered psychiatry.

  • Qualify for a clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto (Assistant or Associate Professor rank).

Compensation

Estimated annual remuneration: $300,000 – $400,968, commensurate with academic rank, experience, and qualifications.

How to Apply

Submit the following materials by email (do not apply through the online job board):

  • One-page Statement of Interest

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Names and contact details of three referees

???? Submit to:
Dr. Treena Wilkie
Chief of Forensic Services and Deputy Physician-in-Chief, Medical Affairs and Practice
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
1001 Queen Street West, Unit 3-4, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
???? treena.wilkie@camh.ca

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Both CAMH and the University of Toronto are committed to fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments. Applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving communities.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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