McMaster University | (2) Academic Physicians, Division of Pediatric Neonatology
Faculty / Clinician Educator Position
Division of Neonatology
Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking two (2) full-time academic physicians to join the Division of Pediatric Neonatology and provide clinical care and academic scholarship at McMaster Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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. 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.
Neonatal Intensive Care is an important service within McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). The Neonatal wards include a 56-bed NICU as one of the largest level III units in the country as well as a 16-bed complex care level II unit, with a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive patient care. There are more than 1300 newborn admissions per year including more than 200 very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. The full spectrum of care provided includes extremely preterm infants as low as 22 weeks’ GA, as well as congenital malformations and non-cardiac post-surgical care. We also provide one of the provincial neonatal transport services. We combine a regionalized perinatal service and internationally recognized strength in research and medical education, the latter including a Royal-College credentialed training program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
We invite you to join 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 the Division of Neonatology by visiting: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics, and https://pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/clinical/divisions/neonatology.
Position Requirements:
This is a full-time academic appointment, and the salary will align with the Department of Pediatrics’ practice plans. Academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant. 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.
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 in Neonatology and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
The candidate should show passion and dedication to the highly acute level III service including care for extremely low birth weight infants at the limits of viability, post-surgical care for term infants, neonatal transport service as well as complex care.
Academic training, interest and demonstrated scholarship in the following areas will be considered an asset:
Neonatal hemodynamics and targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE)
Quality improvement and patient-safety
Medical education
How to Apply:
Application Packages should include:
An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter/letter of intent. Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions may have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.
A cover letter/letter of intent. Applicants are encouraged to describe any 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 below on-line by visiting our careers website at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/
Job Opening #: 74251
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*Note: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.
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