McGill University | Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical) General Pediatrics - Pediatric Complex Care Specialist
Reference: C2-240715
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), McGill University Health Center (MUHC)
Position description
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at McGill University invites applicants for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff as an academic clinician, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The rank will be determined according to the chosen candidates’ qualifications and experience. This position is a contract faculty position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The Department of Pediatrics is a leader in academic medicine, and our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is one of McGill major teaching hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. The MCH is a 150-bed hospital with a 12- bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, plus an 8-bed step down unit, a 52- bed Neonatal Intensive Care unit, and 60 Pediatric Medicine inpatient beds. All pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties are represented at the MCH.
The Division of General Pediatrics currently has 40 members working in diverse areas including: Inpatient pediatrics, Newborn medicine, Complex care, Medical day hospital, Northern & Indigenous child health, and others. In addition to full-service tertiary care, the Division’s members have proven academic strengths in multiple fields such as medical education, epidemiology, health services and quality improvement research, as well as knowledge translation research.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will have a principal role in the Pediatric Complex Care Service as an active physician member of the Division of General Pediatrics, at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, MUHC.
The Complex Care Team, comprised of 7 MDs, works with a multidisciplinary team of nurse case managers, care coordinators and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care to over 500 medically complex, fragile and/or technology dependent children and adolescents. In addition, the candidate will work in the Intermediate Complexity Coordination and Navigation Service (I-CCAN) which provides pediatric consultant care and care navigation services. Both services have won awards for innovation and quality of care with ample opportunity for academic development in education or research.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute as a full member of the Division of General Pediatrics, with an expert focus on pediatric complex care. Applicants are required to be eligible for licensure and to practice within the province of Quebec. A working knowledge of both English and French is required.
The career profile of the successful candidate includes the following:
Clinical Work (0.75 FTE): The focus of clinical work will be in Pediatric Complex Care Service with additional responsibilities in the Division of General Pediatrics
Research/Academic (0.25 FTE): Participation in departmental and divisional academic activities such as research, teaching, quality improvement, and program development is required. Two priority areas include Clinical Research and Curriculum Development
The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Candidates must:
hold an meidcal degree or equivalent
have completed postgraduate clinical training in Pediatrics, and have completed specialty training with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent)
have either certification, or equivalent clinical experience, in Pediatric Complex Care
hold or be eligible for licensure to practice medicine from the Collège des médecins du Québec
Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-time
Posting Period: 30 days following the publication of this advertisement
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted at: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Mtl-Childrens-Hosp/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor--Clinical---Department-of-Pediatrics--Division-of-Pediatric-General-Pediatrics---Pediatric-Complex-Care-Specialist--C2-240715-_JR0000056371
The following supporting documents are required:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three referees
Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.