ACADEMIC RESPIROLOGIST 

Department of Medicine, McMaster University 

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences invite applications for an Academic Respirologist with a focus in the investigation and management of chronic cough and airways diseases. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed two years of fellowship training in Respirology with further formal training in chronic cough with research experience being an asset to the position. The successful candidate will contribute to the Centre for Chronic Cough, holding specialized tertiary cough clinics as well as advanced airways clinics at McMaster University Health Centre and St Joseph’s Healthcare. They will also work closely with the Respirology Training Program to advance the educational profile of the program. 

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 Respirology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. The successful candidate should have appropriate fellowship training and will be expected to fully participate in all appropriate departmental and divisional educational 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 78739 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to: 

Sara Sellers 

Academic and Administrative Manager 

Expressions of interest should include: 

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• A written description of training and research experience (two-page maximum). Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions 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 professional settings (two-page maximum). 
• The names and addresses of three professional referees, including one current or recent supervisor. 

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 to 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: 

• ***@mcmaster.ca (🔒 Premium)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 11pt;">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.