The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University is seeking a full-time academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease. The successful candidate will be expected to share responsibility for education and research in their division, as well as comprehensive clinical services provided at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Certification or eligibility for certification in medical microbiology, along with an interest and experience in microbiology research that would synergize with research interests of current Division members and McMaster infectious disease/microbiology researchers would be a definite asset. An interest in education (at any trainee level) with evidence of above-average teaching evaluations would also be favourably looked upon. A track record of productive collaborations (in clinical practice, research, or education) is desirable. 

The successful applicant will be appointed to a faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics. The rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the applicant. We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, many research opportunities and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues. McMaster University is internationally recognized for innovations in medical education and pioneering biomedical, epidemiological and health systems research. 

Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric Infectious Disease and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. 

Expressions of interest should include: 

• A curriculum vitae and cover letter 
• 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 (2-page maximum) 
• Names and contact information 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