Job Overview
- Practice or Institution Name McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics
- City Hamilton
- Specialty ENDOCRINOLOGY
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital is seeking a 0.5 FTE clinician locum to join the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The Endocrinology Division comprises 6.2 pediatric endocrinologists and an extensive and dedicated interprofessional team from nursing, nutrition, social work, child life, exercise physiology, kinesiology and psychology. The clinician locum will be able to advance division and departmental goals within clinical care and education with 80% clinical duties and 20% educational duties.
The successful candidate will participate in outpatient clinics, in-patient service and after- hours call. The successful candidate will also share in the education responsibilities of the division, department and university, as they relate to the pediatric endocrinology residency training program and other learners whom the division hosts. This includes responsibilities such as bedside teaching for trainees rotating through the endocrine service, academic half day teaching, facilitation of PBL sessions and presentation at divisional rounds. Our pediatric endocrinology resident training program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and it hosts an average of 4 trainees per year from diverse geographical locations.
We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, many collaborative research opportunities and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues. McMaster University is internationally recognized for innovations in medical education and pioneering biomedical, epidemiological and health systems research.
Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have demonstrated experience and recognized training in Pediatric Endocrinology and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. A relevant graduate degree at the Master’s or PhD level would be an asset.
Interested candidates should submit the documentation described below on-line by visiting our careers website at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.
Application packages should include:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter/letter of intent (please ensure you include your current citizenship status as noted below).
- A description of training and research experience.
- Names and addresses of three professional referees.
- A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to: advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, inclusive excellence in teaching, and research; service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search 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
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 indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, 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.
More Information
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- Country Canada
- Map 1280 Main St W
