Assistant or Associate Professor (limited-term Clinical Academic) or Associate or Full Professor (continuing Clinical Academic) in General Adult Psychiatry

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor level in a limited-term (Clinical Academic) appointment, or at the Associate or Full Professor level in a continuing (Clinical Academic) appointment

Number of Positions: Three

Posting Date: March 30, 2026

Closing Date to Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after May 4, 2026.

Anticipated Start Date: July 6, 2026, or as negotiated

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: These positions are existing vacancies

Position Profile: The Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications for full-time clinical academic faculty positions (3 positions) within the division of General Adult Psychiatry in our affiliated teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. The Department seeks colleagues who are interested in being part of a dynamic team and committed to providing evidence-informed, compassionate clinical care.

Academic and/or Clinical Expectations: The successful candidate will serve as a role model and supervisor for our undergraduate medical students, psychiatry residents, and clinical research fellows. The candidate must have a strong academic background and a keen interest in academic medicine, demonstrated scholarly productivity and the ability to collaborate effectively with all members of the health care team and office administration staff.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required: Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance in teaching, research, health care leadership, qualifications (including subspecialty and enhanced training), experience and interpersonal skills. Candidates that have demonstrated ability in the identified areas of opportunity will be given priority. Successful candidates seeking research careers must have a record of productivity, which can be demonstrated through a strong track record of research productivity, sustaining research funding and publications and in addition, show eagerness to serve as a research mentor for trainees.

Rank (Assistant, Associate or Professor) and appointment status (limited term or continuing) will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Specialist certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or an equivalent certification body is required.

Compensation Details: Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience and could be composed primarily of the following sources; fee for service, alternative funding plan, and academic support.

About the Department: The Department of Psychiatry is organized around four academic divisions including General Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. The Department also has internationally recognized strengths in psychosis, neuroimaging, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and developmental disabilities.

The Department of Psychiatry places great importance on collegiality and professionalism. Our faculty are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for its colleagues, students, staff and guests. We are committed to supporting diversity, inclusion, and decolonization as different perspectives enrich our work. Candidates must enjoy working collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team and hospital leaders.

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is comprised of Victoria Hospital, the main centre of our acute psychiatry services; University Hospital; and affiliated community teaching clinics. Children’s Hospital is physically located within LHSC. It provides local and regional care for children and adolescents with acute and more persistent mental health needs. St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s primary psychiatric site is Parkwood Institute’s Finch Family Mental Health Care Building, which serves as a regional rehabilitation resource for patients with serious and persistent mental illnesses. The Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care’s mission is to provide specialized assessment and treatment for people in contact with the criminal justice system. St. Joseph's Hospital, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, and community clinics complete the St. Joseph’s family of facilities. The hospitals share a rich tradition of strong and close collaboration.

To Apply: Please submit your application, including curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, highlights of accomplishments, names and contact information for 3 references to the following:

Dr. Patricia Hall
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University
Physician Department Head – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
c/o HRPsychiatry@lhsc.on.ca

Please ensure that the form available at: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf is completed and included in your application.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.

Posting number: 2026-050-CL