Assistant/Associate/Professor - Division of Rheumatology

Assistant/Associate/Professor - Division of Rheumatology

Description

Division of Rheumatology - Department of Paediatrics Effective immediately the Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario is recruiting for a permanent full-time faculty position as an Academic Clinician in the Division of Rheumatology. SickKids is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children and is a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto. The Division provides tertiary and quaternary care for children with rheumatic diseases and has established a tradition of excellence in clinical care, education and research. Subspecialty clinics for children and adolescents with dermatomyositis, morphea, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, autoinflammatory diseases, spondyloarthritis, CNO, vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus are well established. The Fellowship Training Program is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Independent and collaborative clinical and basic science research is performed by Division members. We encourage applications from individuals within 10 years of completing their rheumatology training, with preference given to applicants who are in early to mid-career stage. Expertise or a focused interest in autoinflammatory diseases or vasculitis is preferred; training in quality improvement and safety or musculoskeletal ultrasound would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care and pursue scholarly academic work.
• Clinical activities will include ambulatory clinics, attending and consulting inpatients, and participating in on-call responsibilities.
• Educational activities will include teaching and supervision of learners including students, residents and fellows.
• Attend divisional meetings, participate in the weekly academic half day, weekly Paediatric Grand Rounds and other educational sessions.
• Take part in divisional and departmental administrative duties and participate in CME events.

Requirements

• All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English.
• All candidates must hold an MD, MBBS or the equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualification.
• All candidates must have completed subspecialty training in Rheumatology and must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Group insurance
• Pension plan
• Vision care
• Academic allowance
• Relocation package

Contract & Location

• permanent full-time faculty position
• Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
• Rank and salary ($275,548 to $340,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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