Head, Division of Immunology & Allergy

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head for their Division of Immunology and Allergy. This full-time permanent position involves leading a diverse team, mentoring faculty and trainees, and collaborating on groundbreaking research initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical services, education, and research, particularly in pediatric allergy and immunology. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of child and youth health while being part of a world-class research institute. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare for children, this position is perfect for you.

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 with certification by the Royal College.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring with a strong research background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor faculty and trainees in the Division of Immunology and Allergy.
• Collaborate with allied health partners and contribute to research initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Research Excellence

Clinical Skills in Immunology and Allergy

Vision for Child and Youth Health

Education

MD or MBBS

Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Job description

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Position Description

Head, Division of Immunology & Allergy

Effective immediately, the Division of Immunology & Allergy is seeking a full-time permanent faculty position for Head, Division of Immunology and Allergy at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON, which is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children, affiliated with 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 be an innovative partner to our scientists in our world-class Research Institute. By championing clinical services, education, and research discoveries, you will advance the paediatric Allergy and Immunology discipline. 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.

The Division of Immunology & Allergy takes pride in its basic and translational research. Dedicated to supporting the growing diversification and spectrum of specialized clinical services, our focus, in addition to research on primary immunodeficiencies, is the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research Program (FAAP). Supported through philanthropic funding, the FAAP is an institutional priority in clinical and translational research with a goal to build a world-leading program through advancing teaching, diagnostic accuracy, and the development of novel treatment approaches for food and allergy anaphylaxis.

The Division offers a comprehensive subspecialty accredited residency program, and Canadian and international trainees have embraced the opportunity to pursue the fellowship, which enables trainees to gain in-depth experience in a broad range of clinical and theoretical immunology and allergy, including translational and basic research.

The Divisional clinical care programs encompass diagnosis and treatment of complex allergic diseases, oral immunotherapy, drug allergy, and the complete portfolio of primary immune deficiencies from newborn screening to post-stem cell transplantation follow-up and complex syndromes of immune dysregulation.

The successful applicant must meet the following qualifications: Leadership and mentoring experience with a track record of academic and research excellence; Demonstrated vision for child and youth health.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary 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 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 candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including a statement of research, education, and clinical contribution by May 1, 2025. Applicants should also request names and addresses of three (3) references (signed and on letterhead) directly to Dr. Meredith Irwin, Professor and Chair, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8. Email to [e-mail]. For additional information, see Department of Paediatrics.

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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