Head, Division of Immunology & Allergy, Department of Paediatrics

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 July 1, 2022, the Division of Immunology and Allergy is seeking a full-time permanent faculty position as Head, Immunology and Allergy, Department of Paediatrics, 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 Division of Immunology and Allergy takes pride in its basic and translational research, world-renowned care, and educational training program. The Division is dedicated to supporting the growing diversification and spectrum of specialized clinical services. Our research focuses on inborn errors of immunity and the Food allergy and Anaphylaxis 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 development of novel treatment approaches for food, allergy, and anaphylaxis.

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

The Divisional clinical care programs encompass diagnosis and treatment of complex allergic disease, oral immunotherapy, drug and vaccine allergy and the complete portfolio from newborn screening to post hematopoietic stem cell transplantation care and complex syndromes of immune dysregulation.

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 an innovative partner to our scientists in our world-class Research Institute. By championing clinical services, education, and research discoveries, you will advance the discipline of paediatric Allergy and Immunology. You will play a key strategic role to ensure the alignment of academic activities to the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

The successful applicant will hold a leadership role and will possess mentoring experience with a track record of academic and research excellence in the field of Immunology and Allergy. The applicant will demonstrate vision for child and youth health.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($290,000-350,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefit 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 proficiency 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.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including a statement of research, education and clinical contribution, and names and addresses of three references no later than April 15, 2022 to Dr. Meredith Irwin, Professor and Chair, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8: e-mail meagan.cameira@sickkids.ca. For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics see www.paeds.utoronto.ca. This position will remain open until filled

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 meagan.cameira@sickkids.ca or 416.613.6122.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted.