Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics, Divi

at  McGill University

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Position Description
The 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 an academic clinician at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The professorial rank will be determined according to the 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 outstanding group of five nephrologists, with an externally-funded fundamental and clinical research portfolio, and expertise in dialysis and transplantation, quality improvement and 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 Fellowship program, training 20 fellows over the past decade. Members of the division are involved in diverse scholarly activities at the hospital and university as well as nationally and internationally.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be a member of the Division of Nephrology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and will be expected to share equally in on call duties. Academic clinicians are expected to cover the inpatient/dialysis service 12-16 weeks per year, cover the transplant service 12-20 weeks per year (including one half-day clinic), and hold 2-3 half-day out-patient clinics per week on non-service weeks. All nephrologists are also expected to participate in all clinical and administrative division meetings.
Research and other academic activities are encouraged and supported. Supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows in the course of clinical care is mandatory and participation in the pediatric nephrology subspecialty training program is 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. All faculty in the Department of Pediatrics are expected to participate in teaching to undergraduate medical students.
The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
McGill faculty members are also 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;
• Hold, or be eligible for, licensure to practice medicine from the Collège des médecins du Québec;
• Have completed postgraduate clinical training in Pediatrics;
• Have completed specialty training in Pediatric Nephrology with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• 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, 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-time
Posting Period: 90 days following the publication of this advertisement

The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and particular skills/strengths;
• 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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
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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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