Assistant / Associate / Professor – Division Head, Division of Neonatology

Job title:

Assistant / Associate / Professor – Division Head, Division of Neonatology

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 06/06/2024
Closing Date: 08/01/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 37738
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Paediatrics
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Join our team and be part of our bold new strategy for Precision Child Health to usher in a new generation of discovery, prevention, and treatment for children worldwide. Effective August 1, 2024, the Division of Neonatology is seeking a permanent full-time faculty position as Division Head at the Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON, which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children affiliated with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto.The successful candidate will act as a key steward and mentor for our diverse faculty and trainees, be a key collaborator with our allied health and nursing partners, and innovative partner to our scientists in our world-class Research Institute. By championing clinical services, education, and research discoveries, you will advance the disciplines of the Neonatology Program. You will play a key strategic role in ensuring the alignment of academic activities with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.Dedicated to supporting the growing diversification and spectrum of specialized clinical services, this role also provides unique opportunities for creative and professional activities and innovative translational and basic research. The Division Head will also serve as a strategic advisor and steward of the philanthropic funds to influence the strategic vision for the division.The Division is home to innovative scientists leading world-class research to improve evidence-based neonatology and the health outcomes for infants in collaboration with our Research Institute in over 160 active research studies.The Division offers a comprehensive and accredited subspecialty residency program. Canadian and international trainees have embraced the opportunity to pursue the fellowship, enabling trainees to gain in-depth experience offered in our six fellowship programs including Neonatal Neurology and Neonatal/Paediatric Transport.The Neonatology Program focuses on the transport, care and follow-up of the most medically and surgically complex patients in the province of Ontario. Programs and services include the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Clinical and the Acute Care Transport Services.The successful candidates must meet the following qualifications: Leadership and Mentoring experience with a track record of academic and research excellence in the field of neonatology and demonstration vision for child and youth health.Rank and salary ($300,000-$375,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a leadership stipend, and for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This position will remain open until filled.Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including a statement of research, education and clinical contribution, and names and addresses of three references no later than August 1, 2024 to Dr. Meredith Irwin, Professor and Chair, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8: e-mailCAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:54:54 GMT

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