Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 08/31/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48714
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto are inviting applications for the position of Chief, Adult Neurodevelopment Division at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2027.
CAMH is Canada's largest academic health science center dedicated to mental health and addictions and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. The Adult Neurodevelopment Division, supports outpatient, outreach and consultation liaison services for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring mental illnesses across the lifespan. The successful candidate will join a team of exceptional clinicians, teachers and researchers, pursuing research in translational neuroscience, interventions’ research, and epidemiology.
The candidate will be dedicated to excellence in clinical care, teaching and research and to recruiting and developing the next generation of clinicians, teachers, educators and researchers. The candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and experience working in complex organizations. The successful candidate will lead a passionate, connected and growing division with significant existing resources, including internal and external funding. The Division Chief will be a key member of both the clinical and academic leadership teams at CAMH, working collaboratively to ensure the successful integration of clinical care, teaching and research into all aspects of the organization. The Division Chief will represent CAMH at local, provincial, and national tables on all matters related to adult neurodevelopmental disorders and work collaboratively with other organizations in the greater Toronto region and Ontario.
The candidate must hold a graduate degree and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful must be eligible for academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, at the University of Toronto. Candidates with expertise in child and transitional age populations, with strong leadership skills and expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions are also encouraged to apply. Academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. English language proficiency is required.
This is a full-time position with estimated remuneration in the range of $350,000 - $450,000 per annum based on a combination of protected time for administrative, research, clinical stipends, fees for service, funding through Academic and Educational Trust Funds, and on-call stipends. Benefits are not included. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4.
The position is a 5-year term with the opportunity for renewal for an additional 5 years.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply by Monday, August 31, 2026. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a copy of their curriculum vitae and the names of three references via email to:
Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam
Senior Vice President, Education & Chief Medical Officer
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
[email protected]
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected].
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