McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking a full-time academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology and provide care at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
About Us:
McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children’s health delivering excellence in clinical care, child health research, and education. It is home to some of the country’s most respected pediatric care programs, including Canada’s largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario’s fastest-growing pediatric emergency departments, the largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge pediatric care for families across Ontario.
McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University is a dynamic and growing community of over 200 pediatric specialists, sub-specialists, scientists, educators, and learners, all united by a shared mission: to improve the wellbeing of children and their families through exceptional patient-centered care, transformative research, and groundbreaking education. Our faculty are leaders in their fields—holding prestigious Canada Research Chairs, national teaching awards, and honoured as members of the Order of Canada. At McMaster, you will work alongside some of the most innovative minds in child health, driven by our core values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous Reconciliation, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
The Division of Pediatric Neurology currently consists of seven full-time faculty members with a wide range of clinical, academic, and research interests. The academic focus will be in a subspecialty of pediatric neurology. Clinically there will be equal participation in comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services offered by the division. We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, many research opportunities, and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues.
We invite you to join us as we work toward our vision of a brighter path for every child and their family. Be part of our team of leaders, innovators, and advocates, and help shape the future of pediatric care, education, and research. Learn more about the Department of Pediatrics, and explore the difference you can make by visiting: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics
Position Requirements:
This is a full-time academic appointment, and salary will align with the Dept of Pediatric Practice Plans. Academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant.
The ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:
- Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, ideally in Neurology, and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
- Have a vision and passion for an academic career in Pediatric Neurology, including demonstrated productivity in the field through education, research, advocacy, or administration.
- This position includes a substantial focus on the care of children with tone abnormalities, particularly spasticity and dystonia, including botulinum toxin injections.
- Candidates with training in movement disorders are also welcome to apply.
How to Apply:
Application Packages should include:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A cover letter/letter of intent (please ensure you include your current citizenship status as noted below ). Applicants are encouraged to describe the impact that career interruptions have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly
productivity, if applicable;
- A brief statement (1-page maximum) describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion, inclusive of but not limited to:
- excellence in teaching and research;
- service within higher education; and/or
- community-based or other professional settings.
- Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for the short list. If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to provide the names of three (3) to five (5) referees. Referees will be contacted by the Department at the appropriate stage of the 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.
Interested candidates should submit the documentation described above, on-line by visiting our careers website at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/
