Associate Professor of Mental Health
University of Toronto
Canada

Institution: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health & University of Toronto
Faculty/Department: Temerty Faculty of Medicine – Department of Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Location: Toronto, Canada
Position Type: Full-time Clinical Faculty
Rank: Associate Professor or Professor
Term: 5 years (renewable for an additional 5 years)
Expected Start Date: 1 February 2027

Application Information

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Apply By Sending:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names of three referees

Application Contact:
Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam
Senior Vice President, Education & Chief Medical Officer
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Email: Sanjeev.Sockalingam@camh.ca

Position Overview

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto invite applications for the position of Chief, Adult Neurodevelopment Division.

The Adult Neurodevelopment Division provides:

• Outpatient services
• Outreach services
• Consultation-liaison services

for individuals with:

• Intellectual disability
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Co-occurring mental illnesses across the lifespan

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary academic environment with active research programs in:

• Translational neuroscience
• Intervention research
• Epidemiology

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead the Adult Neurodevelopment Division
• Recruit and develop future clinicians, educators, teachers, and researchers
• Provide strategic academic and clinical leadership
• Manage division resources and growth initiatives
• Represent CAMH at local, provincial, and national levels on neurodevelopmental disorders

Clinical Care

• Maintain excellence in clinical service delivery
• Support integrated care for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Collaborate with regional and provincial partner organizations

Teaching & Education

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Support academic training and mentorship
• Promote excellence in psychiatric education

Research

• Advance research initiatives within the division
• Support translational, intervention, and epidemiological research
• Foster academic collaboration and innovation

Required Qualifications

• MD (Doctor of Medicine)
• Graduate degree
• Certification (or eligibility for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Eligibility for academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong commitment to clinical care, education, and research
• English language proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders
• Experience with child and transitional-age populations
• Strong leadership and organizational management skills
• Experience working within complex healthcare organizations

Salary & Benefits

Estimated Annual Remuneration: CAD $350,000 – $450,000

Compensation may include:

• Administrative protected time
• Research funding support
• Clinical stipends
• Fee-for-service income
• Academic and Educational Trust Fund support
• On-call stipends

Benefits: Not included

Workplace

Location Address:
1025 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H4
Canada

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto and CAMH strongly encourage applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Black and racialized persons
• Women
• Persons with disabilities
• Individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities

Both institutions are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and creating an inclusive academic and clinical environment.

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