Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics (C3-261008)

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The McGill University Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (Clinical) at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre in Montreal.

The role centers on healthy newborn care and infants with special needs within an academic health network. You will lead Level 2A clinical duties, collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and other professionals, participate in on-call coverage, and contribute to education and scholarly activities across McGill.

Qualifications

• MD degree (or eligible for licensure in Quebec).
• Training in Pediatrics and eligibility for competency-based certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Special interest in breastfeeding with a commitment to lactation support in-hospital settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a family-centered care approach.
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) preferred, or willingness to acquire them to practice medicine in Quebec.
• Ability to interact in English and French with patients, families, and health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for newborns in a Level 2A nursery.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in a shared on-call schedule averaging 6–7 shifts per month, including daytime hospital coverage and overnight calls from home.
• Conduct outpatient follow-ups for newborns in the first week of life.
• Respond promptly to neonatal emergencies within the hospital.
• Provide clinical coverage at affiliated network hospitals to support continuity of care.
• Attend departmental and division meetings and contribute to the academic mission (research, teaching, supervision).
• Engage in service activities within the University and broader scholarly community.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Job description

The McGill University Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the St. Mary’s Hospital Centre. This will be a three-year, renewable Contract Academic Staff appointment 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. At St. Mary's Hospital Center in Montreal, the intermediate care neonatology nursery provides Level IIA (Level 2a) neonatal care services. This specialized nursery is designed for close medical monitoring of newborns who require extra supervision but do not need full tertiary critical care or intensive care.

The St. Mary's Hospital Center (SMH) is a teaching hospital 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. As a key academic healthcare institution, the SMH is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Situated in Montreal's vibrant West Island region, the hospital offers a dynamic environment for clinical practice and medical training.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will join the Department of Pediatrics and will provide care primarily for healthy newborns, working alongside a skilled team of obstetricians, nurses, and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will also be a clinical leader in managing infants who require additional support, from delivery room resuscitation to stabilization and transfer to tertiary care when necessary. For infants with complex conditions or requiring subspecialty input, we benefit from excellent collaboration with tertiary centers, particularly the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the Jewish General Hospital.

• Provide comprehensive care to newborns in a Level 2A nursery.
• Collaborate closely with obstetrical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in a shared on-call schedule averaging 6-7 shifts per month, including daytime hospital coverage and overnight telephone coverage from home, with the ability to return to the hospital when required for emergencies.
• Conduct outpatient follow-up assessments for newborns during their first week of life.
• Respond promptly to neonatal and newborn-related emergencies within the hospital setting.
• Provide occasional clinical coverage at affiliated network hospitals, including Lakeshore General Hospital and LaSalle Hospital, to support continuity of care across the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre network.
• Perform clinical duties and attend departmental and division meetings.
• 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Hold an MD degree (or equivalent), or be eligible for licensure in the province of Quebec.
• Have completed training in Pediatrics and be eligible for competency-based certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent).
• Special interest in breastfeeding, with a commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers and promoting lactation support within the hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on family-centered care.
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Quebec.
• Ability 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, St. Mary’s Hospital

Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule

Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 30 days from date of posting

The following supporting documents are required: Cover letter and curriculum vitae; Statement of research; Names and contact information of three referees.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. 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, [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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