Assistant (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor (Tenure) Full-time

Assistant (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor (Tenure)

The Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with the Institute of Mental Health and the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program (VFMP), in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC), invite applications for the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Professorship in Mental Health at UBC – a new endowed professorship, open to qualified applicants to be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenure).

This position will primarily be based at the distributed VFMP site in New Westminster, BC, at the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH), serving the Fraser Health Authority.

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Psychiatry, the successful candidate is expected to lead a research program that will address the unique needs of the region's rapidly growing population as well as culturally diverse populations. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the leadership of Fraser Health including Regional Department Head, Site Department Head at RCH, Associate Program Director for Residency Training in Psychiatry as well other clinicians and scientists to develop and lead a Fraser-based mental health and addictions research portfolio dedicated to addressing urgent mental health and addictions issues unique to the Fraser Health region.

The successful candidate will also be expected to actively participate in the teaching activities of the Department of Psychiatry, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners, as well as to clinicians with research interest in Fraser Health.

The successful candidate will hold an MD with certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent qualifications in Psychiatry, and have demonstrated experience in promoting and supporting evidence-based and culturally appropriate care, incorporating alternate and complimentary therapies for patient populations in this region. They are expected to have expertise in at least one of the following areas: early intervention, concurrent disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, immigrant and refugee populations, alternate and complementary therapies or novel treatment modalities. Clinical experience demonstrating the potential to make a significant contribution to patient care and psychiatric education is required.

The expected salary for this position is $160,000 to $165,000 per annum at the Assistant Professor rank and $185,000 to $190,000 per annum at the Associate Professor rank. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities.

Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department. An application package should include:

• a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/ or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
• publications record;
• and at the rank of Assistant Professor, the names of three references or at the rank of Associate Professor, the names of four arm's length references

Please submit your application package by using the Apply button at the top of this ad.

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is December 1, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Margaret Koshi via email at margaret.koshi@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC's Centre for Workplace Accessibility website or contact the Centre.

With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs, which include four university academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations Peoples and communities around the province.

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