Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology (C3-260227)

Canada
Permanent
Full-time

27 days ago

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position DescriptionThe McGill University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position as a clinician-scientist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.The Department of Pediatrics is a leader in academic medicine. 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 Pediatric Nephrology is clinically and academically composed of an outstanding group of six nephrologists, with an externally-funded fundamental and clinical research portfolio, and expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and in transition of patients from pediatric to adult care. Strongly committed to multi-disciplinary care, the Division provides both outpatient and inpatient consultation to all areas of the hospital, offers the full range of nephrology services including dialysis and transplantation, and supports comprehensive extracorporeal therapies. The Division has an active, fully accredited Royal College Pediatric Nephrology Residency program, training 15 nephrology residents and fellows over the past decade. Members of the division are involved in diverse scholarly activities at the hospital and the University as well as nationally and internationally.Job DutiesThe successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology located at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). All nephrologists are expected to share equally in on call duties. Clinician-scientists are expected to cover the inpatient/dialysis service 6-8 weeks per year, the transplant service 6-8 weeks per year (including one half-day clinic), and hold a minimum of one half-day out-patient clinic every two weeks. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in all clinical and administrative division meetings.As a clinician-scientist, the successful candidate will become a member of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), joining one of the eight active research programs at the RI-MUHC. Fundamental scientists are affiliated with the Centre for Translational Biology, while clinical scientists are affiliated with the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. Clinician-scientists are expected to commit 50%-75% of their time to research.Supervision of undergraduate and graduate trainees and participation in the pediatric nephrology subspecialty training program is also expected. Physicians in the Division of Nephrology are also expected to contribute to our interdisciplinary education mission, supporting the education and professional development of nurses and nurse practitioners. Clinician-scientists are expected to apply for salary support from the FRQS and to eventually obtain external operating grants for their research.The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).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 RequirementsCandidates must:

Hold an MD degree (or equivalent), and must hold or be eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the province of Quebec;
Have postgraduate clinical training in pediatrics, and have completed specialty training in Pediatric Nephrology with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
Have completed at least two years of research training in addition to their clinical training;
A postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc or PhD) will be considered an asset;
Demonstrated success at obtaining research grants will also be considered an asset;
Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the language skills necessary 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, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-timePosting Period: 90 days following the publication of this advertisementThe following supporting documents are required:

Cover letter and curriculum vitae
Statement of research
Names and contact information of three referees

Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.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 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.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 . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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