Clinical Faculty; Division of Neonatology

McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking a full-time academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Neonatology and provide care at McMaster Children’s Hospital.

About Us:

McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children’s health delivering excellence in clinical care, child health
research, and education. It is home to some of the country’s most respected pediatric care programs, including Canada’s largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario’s fastest-growing pediatric emergency departments, the largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge pediatric care for families across Ontario.

McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice.

At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners:
Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University is a dynamic and growing community of over 200 pediatric specialists, sub-specialists, scientists, educators, and learners, all united by a shared mission: to improve the wellbeing of children and their families through exceptional patient-centered care, transformative research, and groundbreaking education. Our faculty are leaders in their fields—holding prestigious Canada Research Chairs, national teaching awards, and honoured as members of the Order of Canada.

At McMaster, you will work alongside some of the most innovative minds in child health, driven by our core values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous Reconciliation, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.

The Neonatal Division is an important service within McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). The Neonatal wards include a 56-bed NICU as one of the largest level III units in the country as well as a 16-bed level II unit, with a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive patient care. There are more than 1300 newborn admissions per year including more than 200 VLBW infants.

The full spectrum of admissions includes all types of congenital malformations and non-cardiac post-surgical care. We are a stimulating environment that combines a regionalized perinatal service and internationally recognized strength in research and medical education across the complete spectrum of child health.

Position Requirements:

This position will incorporate an academic appointment, and salary will align with the Dept of Pediatric practice plans. Academic rank will be commensurate with the experience 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following requirements: