Open Rank – Clinical

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Clinical) based at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH). The successful candidate will also be appointed as McGill University Director of the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology. 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 Rheumatology is a clinically strong group that offers the full range of rheumatology care to children and adolescents. With the addition of a new Division Director, there will be 4 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.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be appointed as the McGill University Director of the Division of Rheumatology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and will be expected to share equally on call duties with other full time members. Academic clinicians are expected to cover the consultation service ~13 weeks per year (including night and weekend call), and hold 2-3 half-day outpatient clinics per week. All rheumatologists are also expected to participate in all clinical and administrative division meetings.

Administrative duties as Division Director are expected to require approximately 15% effort. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Division in its clinical and academic missions in addition to contributing as a full member of the Division of Rheumatology. Specific responsibilities of the Division Director include: 1) fostering the professional development of division members;  2) ensuring smooth operations of the division, including ensuring coverage of the clinical services and communication within the division between physicians, nurses, allied health, and administrative staff; 3) ensuring delivery of the academic mission, including promoting research and providing a safe learning environment;  (4) ensuring that regular educational activities take place in the division; (5) recruitment of physicians to the division; (6) managing divisional finances and working with administrative and nursing managers to ensure appropriate staffing in rheumatology, and; (7) representing the division of rheumatology at the level of the Department of Pediatrics.

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 rheumatology training program is expected. Physicians in the Division of Rheumatology 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 formal teaching to residents and undergraduate medical students.

The successful academic clinician candidate will be expected to divide their time as follows:

1) Clinical Service (0.65- 0.75 FTE):

The focus of clinical work will be in Pediatric Rheumatology as outlined above;

2) Administration of the Division (0.15 FTE);

3)Education/Research/Other Academic Commitments (0.1- 0.2 FTE):

Participation in departmental and divisional academic activities such as research, teaching, quality improvement, and program development is required.

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 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, and must 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 at least 5 years of experience working as a Pediatric Rheumatologist;
• 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 Rheumatology
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Open Rank
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 60 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, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.