ACADEMIC CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGIST

Department of Medicine, McMaster University

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) and Hamilton Health Sciences invites applicants for an Academic Clinical Pharmacologist to join our expanding division. At present, clinical pharmacologists are a core part of the internal medicine, critical care and emergency medicine teaching and research programs and clinical services at all hospital sites. A novel Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology consultation service continues to grow.

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. A combination of clinical, research, and educational activities will be undertaken. As an academic clinical pharmacologist, you will be involved in a variety of clinical scholarly activities, including attending on the Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology consultation service, Internal Medicine clinical teaching unit teams, MD-based teams, clinics, and drug policy committees. You will be part of a regional clinical pharmacology program integrated with the regional General Internal Medicine service and may work at more than one academic hospital site.

This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable), with academic rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology is one of the top academic divisions in the Department of Medicine, based on education and research excellence. You will be encouraged to join our extensive research program. The Department of Medicine supports an award-winning residency program recognized nationally for innovation in education. McMaster University is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities.

Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. Additionally, applicants will have completed specialty training in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology or equivalent. Certification in either internal medicine or geriatric medicine would be considered an asset.

Please apply online to Job Opening 73893 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink

Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

Expressions of interest should include:

·      An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.

·      A description of training and research experience. Applicants are invited to describe the impact that career interruptions may have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.

·      A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (two-page maximum).

·      The names and addresses of three professional referees.

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

All qualified applicants are encouraged apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or

“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

·      Human Resources Service Centre at***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) ext. 222-HR (22247), or

·      Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or

·      School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.