Nephrology Academic Clinician, Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics
Job ID
24022
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Dept/Program Name
NEPHROLOGY
Target Openings
1
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
35.00
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
Level of Police Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Date Posted
2026-04-26
Deadline to Apply
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work workplace that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
_Healthier Children. A Better World_
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
Effective immediately, a permanent full-time faculty position (Academic Clinician) is available in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, at The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Sick

Kids is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children and is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate will possess comprehensive clinical training and experience in pediatric nephrology, including CKD/ESKD and renal replacement therapy with dialysis, apheresis, and transplantation.

Expertise or a focused interest in transplantation is preferred.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, forward-thinking team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to actively engage in scholarly activities, including quality improvement initiatives, and to contribute to research projects in a collaborative capacity. A cross-appointment as a Project Investigator with the Sick





Kids Research Institute will be encouraged and supported.

The successful candidate will ideally have an interest and experience in health professions education.

Future responsibilities will include active participation in teaching and supervision of learners.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto.

Rank and salary (275,543 to 340,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent degree, and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, along with the names and addresses of three references, to the attention of Dr.

Christoph Licht, Head, Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, c/o Linda Correia, Senior Manager, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada.

Email: [email protected]
Visit our website for additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics: www.paeds.utoronto.ca
The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within their communities.

Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity-seeking groups.

As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves,



such as family care or health-related leaves, that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns.

Candidates are encouraged to identify any leave that affected productivity or influenced their career path.

This information will be considered to ensure equitable assessment of the candidate's record.

The Department supports employment equity and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify.

The Department also seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Candidates who require accommodation during any part of the application process may contact Linda Correia.
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our
aSKHR team ( [email protected] )
.

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**How To Apply**
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with a short description of the issues you are experiencing.

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**Tip:**
Combine your cover letter and resume into
**ONE**
document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the Sick

Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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