McMaster University | Clinician Educator Faculty Position, Division of Pediatric Neurology
Clinician Educator Faculty Position, Division of Pediatric Neurology
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital are seeking a full-time academic physician to join the division of pediatric neurology. The successful candidate will join seven other members of the division. The position is at the level of an assistant or associate professor. The academic focus will be in a subspecialty of pediatric neurology. Holding or committing to complete a fellowship consisting of specialist training of at least 12 months is a prerequisite. Interest in cerebrovascular neurology or epilepsy, EEG neurophysiology and neurocritical care would be beneficial.
Clinically there will be equal participation in comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services offered by the division.
McMaster University is internationally recognized for innovations in medical education and pioneering biomedical, epidemiological and health systems research. Located in Hamilton, on the edge of Lake Ontario and the picturesque Niagara escarpment, McMaster Children’s Hospital is a tertiary referral center serving a population of more than 2.3 million. The division of pediatric neurology currently consists of seven full-time faculty members with a wide range of clinical and academic interests.
This position will incorporate an academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the applicant. Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric Neurology and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
Application packages should include:
An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter/letter of intent (please ensure you include your current citizenship status as noted below).
A description of training and research experience.
Names and addresses of three professional referees.
A statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to: advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, inclusive excellence in teaching, and research; service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.
Interested candidates should submit the documentation described above on-line by visiting our careers website at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/
Job Opening # 65332
Close: October 25, 2024
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada - or - No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
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The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
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Vaccination Mandate - FHS
This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.