Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Developmental Pediatrics (C4-240130)

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Position Description:

The Department of Pediatrics at McGill University invites applications for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff as a Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The successful candidate will be based at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This position is a contract faculty position and does not confer tenure eligibility. The rank will be determined based according to the chosen candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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’s 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. 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: Developmental pediatrics, Inpatient pediatrics, Newborn medicine, Complex care, Medical day hospital, Northern and 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, and knowledge translation research.

The Developmental Pediatrics program is part of the integrated Brain, Development, and Behaviour network; this growing multidisciplinary team includes specialized programs in early developmental impairment, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, specific learning disorders, gender variance, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute as a full member of the Division of General Pediatrics, with an expert focus on Developmental Pediatric care. They will have a principal role in the Developmental Pediatrics Program and will be an active physician member of the Division of General Pediatrics at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, MUHC.

As part of the academic mission within our Department, the successful candidate will provide excellent clinical teaching and supervision to undergraduate medical students, residents and fellows.  The Developmental Pediatrics program is an active teaching site with a Royal College certified Fellowship program. In addition, members are also expected to contribute to academic rounds and administrative committees, as well as being involved in a variety of teaching, research and advocacy efforts within the hospital setting and beyond.

The career profile of the successful candidate includes the following:

1) Clinical Work (0.75 FTE): The focus of clinical work will be in Developmental Pediatrics with additional opportunities in the Division of General Pediatrics; and,

2) Research/Academic (0.25 FTE): Participation in departmental and divisional academic activities such as research, teaching, quality improvement, and program development is required.

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 MD degree or equivalent;
• have postgraduate clinical training in Pediatrics;
• have completed specialty training in Developmental Pediatrics with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• 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

Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)

Rank:
Assistant/Associate Professor

Length of Appointment:
3 yrs, renewable

Salary:
Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 90 days of the publication of this advertisement.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

cover letter

curriculum vitae

names and contact information of three referees

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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, or that 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, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.