The Department of Psychiatry, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications invite applications for a Contingent Term appointment at the Associate Professor level.
We are seeking an academic psychiatrist to support clinical care in adolescent eating disorders while leading the development of a transdisciplinary educational program. Building on the success of the One Child Initiative and multiple CIHR and government-funded Integrated Youth Services (IYS) projects, this position will provide academic and clinical expertise in adolescent mental health, program design, and evaluation. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the IYS model on campus, enhancing its educational content, evaluation framework, and integration with broader mental health and wellness initiatives. The role will also include leadership responsibilities as Co-Director of Residency Training and oversight of a specialized clinical program serving youth with complex eating disorder presentations.
Qualifications include an MD, certification in Psychiatry (FRCPC), accredited subspecialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in adolescent mental health, educational leadership, and program development, with more than 10 years of educational experience. The successful candidate will receive 50% protected academic time, primarily focused on education, scholarship, program development, and evaluation. Experience in leading interdisciplinary initiatives, developing innovative educational programs, and advancing academic excellence in child and adolescent mental health will be considered strong assets.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the 'Apply Now' link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
- Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
- The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.
For more information please contact: Dr. David Crockford
[email protected]
Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry
Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary
Application deadline: October 16, 2026
