McMaster University | Faculty Member/Clinician Educator (Pediatric Endocrinology)

 
 

Job Title: Faculty Member/Clinician Educator (Pediatric Endocrinology)
Job ID: 63577
Location: HSC- Central Campus
Open Date: 04/07/2024 Close Date: 02/08/2024
Job Type: Special
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Employee Group: Academic
Department: Pediatrics
Hours per Week: 35

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital are seeking two (2) full-time academic physicians to join the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology; one at the Assistant Professor level, and the other at the Associate or Full Professor level. The Division of Endocrinology comprises 6.2 pediatric endocrinologists and an extensive and dedicated interprofessional team from nursing, nutrition, social work, child life, exercise physiology, kinesiology and psychology.  The successful candidates will be in a position to advance division and departmental goals within clinical care, education innovation and scholarship, and/or research including clinical, basic, quality improvement, and health policy research.  The primary role of the successful candidates will include clinics in General Endocrine and Transgender Medicine, Diabetes and Weight Management as well as participation in in-patient service and after- hours call.

The successful candidates will share in the education responsibilities of the division, department and university, as they relate to the pediatric endocrinology residency training program and other learners whom the division hosts. This includes responsibilities such as academic half day teaching, facilitation of PBL sessions, academic coaching, assessment of learners, remediation plan development and execution, presentation at divisional and departmental rounds. Our pediatric endocrinology residency training program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and hosts an average of 4 trainees per year.

This position will incorporate an academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the applicant. We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, many collaborative research opportunities and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues. McMaster University is internationally recognized for innovations in medical education and pioneering biomedical, epidemiological and health systems research.

Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, have demonstrated experience and recognized training in Pediatric Endocrinology, and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. A relevant graduate degree at the Master’s or PhD level would be an asset. 

Interested candidates should submit the documentation described below, on-line, by visiting our careers website at:  https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/

Application packages should include:

  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter/letter of intent 

  • 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.

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

 

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

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+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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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.

Ann Watkins