Assistant / Associate Professor - Clinical and Metabolic Genetics

Date Posted: 11/11/2024
Closing Date: 12/20/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 40613
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Paediatrics
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

The Department of Paediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at The Hospital for Sick Children, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full-time permanent staff physician. The successful candidate must have or be eligible for a full-time academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of either assistant or associate professor. The effective start date will be April 1, 2025.

 

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and innovative research. Independent and collaborative clinical and basic research is performed by Division members. The Division hosts a residency training programs in addition to fellowship programs in Clinical Biochemical Genetics and Laboratory Biochemical Genetics, which are fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG).  The Hospital for Sick Children has a full service biochemical diagnostic laboratory hosted within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

 

The successful candidate’s role will include outpatient responsibilities with a potential for specialization in neurometabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders and equitable share of inpatient coverage for the consultation team. Interest in quality improvement is an asset.

 

All candidates must be able to function proficiently 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. 

 

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($227,000-321,000) 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.

 

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Roberto Mendoza, Head, Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Paediatrics, email: Roberto.mendoza@sickkids.ca

 

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

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