Effective immediately, a permanent full-time faculty position (Academic Clinician) is available in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada. SickKids is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children and is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate with possess comprehensive clinical training and experience in pediatric nephrology, including CKD/ESKD and renal replacement therapy with dialysis, apheresis, and transplantation. Expertise or a focused interest in transplantation is preferred.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, forward-thinking team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to actively engage in scholarly activities, including quality improvement initiatives, and to contribute to research projects in a collaborative capacity. A cross-appointment as a Project Investigator with the SickKids Research Institute will be both encouraged and supported.

The successful candidate will ideally have an interest and experience in health professions education. Future responsibilities will include active participation in teaching and supervision of learners.

The successful candidates will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($275,543-$340,000) 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 degree 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, c/o Linda Correia, Sr. Manager, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; email: linda.correia@sickkids.ca.

Visit our web site for additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics: www.paeds.utoronto.ca

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 Linda Correia.