FACULTY / CLINICIAN EDUCATOR (PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOL

The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time permanent academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The Endocrinology Division 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 candidate will be able to advance division and departmental goals within clinical care, research - including clinical, basic, quality improvement, and health policy research, and/or education innovation and scholarship.  The primary role of the successful candidate will include clinics in General Endocrine and Gender Care as well as participation in in-patient service and after- hours call.

The successful candidate 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, and presentation at divisional and departmental rounds. Our pediatric endocrinology resident training program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and it hosts an average of 4 trainees per year from diverse geographical locations.

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 and 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 (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 brief 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