Clinician Educator Faculty Position Division of Child Maltreatment Department of Pediatrics - McMaster University
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital are seeking a full-time academic physician to join the Division of Child Maltreatment. The successful candidate will be considered a Clinician Educator and will be expected to share responsibility for education and research in the division, as well as for providing comprehensive clinical services.
McMaster Children’s Hospital is a rapidly growing tertiary institution with onsite availability of advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities and specialized Pediatric Radiologists, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric ICU and all pediatric subspecialties needed to support the work of the physicians in the Child Maltreatment division. The pediatricians in the division work within McMaster Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary Child Advocacy and Assessment Program (CAAP). This program provides child maltreatment related assessment, consultation and intervention services to the regions of Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand-Norfolk, Brant, Waterloo, Guelph-Wellington and Halton, serving more than 2.5 million people.
This is an academic appointment and salary and benefits will be based on current Department of Pediatrics policy, and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Division of Child Maltreatment currently consists of four full-time GFT physicians and one part-time clinical faculty. The successful candidate will join the group of physicians who work within the Medical Assessment Clinic to provide on-call availability for child maltreatment consultations to McMaster Children’s Hospital and to all of the child protection agencies, physicians and hospitals in the area. An advanced level of skill in clinical teaching is a must. An interest in leading an expansion of the medical clinic’s research productivity would be an asset. Applicants should be established clinicians in the area of child maltreatment or have successfully completed additional focused training in Child Maltreatment Pediatrics. A diploma in, or eligibility to apply for a diploma, in Child Maltreatment Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is an asset.
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. If the candidate’s status changes throughout the selection process, they are welcome to update our selection committee accordingly.
Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatrics and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
For more information on the Department of Pediatrics, visit https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Submit a letter of application together with a curriculum vitae and letter of interest
Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
Provide the names of at least three referees; letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.hr.mcmaster.ca/careers or by directing your application package to:
Angelo Mikrogianakis, Chair
c/o Amy Komocsi, HR Generalist/Coordinator
Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University
P: 905-525-9140 ext. 26955
1280 Main Street W., HSC-3A
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5
Email:pedsprt@mcmaster.ca
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.
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 First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
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.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.
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.