Clinician Educator and Program Director

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 227,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a passionate Clinician Educator and Program Director in Nephrology. This full-time permanent position offers the opportunity to lead a prestigious fellowship program and engage in impactful clinical and research activities. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team at a leading academic health science center, contributing to the advancement of pediatric nephrology. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this role is ideal for those committed to excellence in pediatric care and education. Join a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Vision Care

Academic Allowance

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent and be eligible for certification.
• Experience in paediatric nephrology with a focus on education and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division’s educational portfolio as Director of the Fellowship Program.
• Participate in clinical, educational, and research activities of the program.

Skills

Paediatric Nephrology

Clinical Education

Research Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

MD or MBBS

Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Job description

Position Description

Hospital for Sick Children – Division of Nephrology

Effective immediately, a full-time permanent faculty position as Clinician Educator and Program Director is available in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, a quaternary academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children, affiliated with the University of Toronto. We are seeking candidates with a passion for paediatric nephrology demonstrating a track record of productivity suitable for an Assistant or Associate Professor appointment.

The division encompasses all aspects of clinical paediatric nephrology, has one of the largest fellowship training programs in the world, and leads internationally in basic and clinical research. Applicants will be expected to participate actively in the clinical, educational, and research activities of the program. In particular, applicants will be expected to lead the division’s educational portfolio as Director of the Fellowship Program.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($227,000-276,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible 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 the equivalent, 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.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references to the attention of Dr. Christoph Licht, Head, Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics and to Linda Jankovski, Business Operations Manager, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; email: [e-mail] and [e-mail], respectively.

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity-seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department 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 influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Meagan Cameira, Executive Assistant to the Chair at [e-mail] or 416.613.6122.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

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