Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology (C3-260410)

McGill University•Montreal, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The McGill University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time clinician-scientist position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff 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 Rheumatology is a clinically strong group that offers the full range of rheumatology care to children and adolescents. With the addition of a new member, there will be 5 full time and 2 part-time members with academic strengths in multiple fields including medical education, research, advocacy, and health services delivery. The division is supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes administrative assistants, specialized nursing staff, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and psychology. The Division has an active, fully accredited Royal College Pediatric Rheumatology residency program, one of only 3 in Canada and the sole program in Quebec. 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.

Requirements

Hold an MD degree (or equivalent).
Hold, or be eligible for, licensure to practice medicine from the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Have postgraduate clinical training in pediatrics.
Have completed specialty training in Pediatric Rheumatology with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or 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.
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.
Must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec.
Require English communication both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success at obtaining research grants will be considered an asset.
Having a postgraduate degree (e.g. MSc or PhD) will also be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute to on-call duties.
Cover approximately 6 weeks of service per year.
Hold a minimum of one half-day out-patient clinic every week.
Participate in all clinical and administrative division meetings.
Supervise undergraduate and graduate trainees.
Participate in the pediatric rheumatology subspecialty training program.
Contribute to the interdisciplinary education mission, supporting the education and professional development of nurses and nurse practitioners.
Independently initiate, conduct, and manage a research program.
Present an outline of their planned research program and needs for start-up funding.
Apply for salary support from the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).
Eventually obtain external operating grants for their research.
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).
Contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.