Associate/Full Professo of Psychiatry
University of Toronto
Canada

Women’s College Hospital (WCH)
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Date Posted: December 5, 2025
Closing Date: January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 46339
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliation: Women’s College Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Description

Women’s College Hospital (WCH) invites applications for a dynamic, visionary medical leader to serve as Head, Department of Psychiatry. This is a five-year term leadership appointment, renewable following review, and requires eligibility for a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
The anticipated start date is April 1, 2026 or as mutually agreed.

WCH is a leading academic outpatient care hospital with a mission to transform health care for women and gender diverse people. Its strategic plan, Healthcare Revolutionized 2030, drives redesign of care delivery, advancement of equity, and closing of health gaps through innovation, research, and education. As part of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), WCH offers a collaborative, high-impact environment for academic and clinical leadership.

Role & Reporting Structure

The Department Head will:

• Report to the Hospital President & CEO, through the Vice President, Medical Affairs & System Transformation and Lead Medical Executive

• Be accountable to the WCH Board for quality of care delivered by medical staff in Psychiatry

• Be responsible to the Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine for academic activities

• Work in dyad partnership with the Clinical Director for Mental Health

• Collaborate with the WCH Foundation, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, partner hospitals, and community partner organizations to advance clinical programs, education, research, and philanthropy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the Department of Psychiatry at WCH

• Align departmental priorities with WCH’s strategic plan, advancing transformative mental health care

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of dedicated mental health clinicians and educators

• Advance academic excellence through:

  • Teaching and postgraduate education

  • Research and scholarly activity

  • Creative professional initiatives

• Contribute actively to WCH medical leadership

• Build and strengthen partnerships within TAHSN, community agencies, and external stakeholders

• Promote clinical innovation, continuous quality improvement, and interprofessional models of care

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold FRCPC certification (or equivalent) in Psychiatry

• Be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario

• Have a strong record of academic achievement in mental health education, research, or creative professional activity

• Demonstrate excellence in leadership, mentorship, team-building, and supporting others’ academic development

• Bring experience in:

  • Interprofessional care

  • Interprofessional education

  • Quality improvement

  • Fiscal and resource management

• Have a deep commitment to social justice, equity, and the health of women and diverse communities

• Exhibit a compassionate, empathetic, and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to inspire shared vision and high performance

Compensation

Compensation for the Department Head role reflects an estimated 2.5 days per week leadership commitment, in addition to:

• Clinical compensation

• Academic support

• Fee-for-service billings

• Sessional fees

Full role description available at:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/wch/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2039

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Any other relevant supporting materials

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Cynthia Maxwell
Vice President, Medical Affairs & System Transformation
Lead Medical Executive
Email: cynthia.maxwell@wchospital.ca
76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, Canada

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2026.

Important:
This posting is for informational purposes only. Applications must be submitted directly to the contact above. Applications sent via the “Apply Now” button on the UofT job board will not be considered.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (WCH)

Women’s College Hospital is strongly committed to:

• Fairness and equity in employment

• Recruitment practices that reflect diversity and inclusion

Applications are encouraged from:

• Indigenous Peoples

• People with disabilities

• Members of sexual and gender minority groups

• Racialized persons

• Women

• Others who may enhance the diversity of the WCH community

Accommodation is available at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with WCH’s Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants requiring accommodation should communicate their needs in advance.

University of Toronto Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging.
We strongly encourage applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples

• Black and racialized persons

• Women

• Persons with disabilities

• People of diverse sexual and gender identities

EDI is foundational to our academic mission, and applicants will be evaluated in part on their contributions to equity and inclusion.

Accessibility (U of T)

The University is committed to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes aim to be as inclusive as possible.
Applicants requiring accommodation may contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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