ACADEMIC NEPHROLOGIST

Department of Medicine, McMaster University

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton invite applications for an Academic Nephrologist to join the Division of Nephrology in July 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed fellowship training in Nephrology with additional Fellowship training or experience in Glomerulonephritis and/or Onconephrology.

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

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Nephrology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. The successful applicant will have a primary focus in general nephrology and will participate in both inpatient and outpatient programs. Clinical duties will include rotation through the MRP inpatient nephrology service that also provides coverage for a mix of patients with kidney disease (including acute dialysis) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, as well as supervising a consult service at the other teaching hospital sites in Hamilton for a total of approximately 10-13 weeks per year. Outpatient clinical service will include a balance of new consults and follow-ups of general nephrology patients, as well as longitudinal follow-up of dialysis patients at two to three sites. Opportunities are available to participate in sub-specialty clinics, including glomerulonephritis, onconephrology, or other specific areas of interest depending on the candidate’s training. Candidates should bring training and experience in education, patient safety, research, innovation, and/or clinical leadership to the Division.

The Division of Nephrology comprises 20 geographic nephrologists including six transplant nephrologists and three PhD researchers who are all engaged in clinical practice, education, and research. The Division provides tertiary nephrology and renal transplantation care to the central-west region of Ontario. McMaster has a highly regarded nephrology residency training program and offers additional fellowship training in several areas including transplantation, home dialysis, genetics, geriatric nephrology, onco-nephrology, and glomerulonephritis. A successful HLA laboratory, renal pathology and clinical research programs provide an excellent academic atmosphere. The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Nephrology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Division.

The successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in all appropriate departmental and divisional clinical, educational and/or research activities.

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.

Please apply online to Job Opening 74220 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 any 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: 

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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.