The McGill University Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the St. Mary’s Hospital Centre. This will be a three-year, renewable Contract Academic Staff appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Pediatrics is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. Mary's Hospital Center in Montreal, the intermediate care neonatology nursery provides Level IIA (Level 2a) neonatal care services.

This specialized nursery is designed for close medical monitoring of newborns who require extra supervision but do not need full tertiary critical care or intensive care. Mary's Hospital Center (SMH) is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. As a key academic healthcare institution, the SMH is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Situated in Montreal's vibrant West Island region, the hospital offers a dynamic environment for clinical practice and medical training. For infants with complex conditions or requiring subspecialty input, we benefit from excellent collaboration with tertiary centers, particularly the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the Jewish General Hospital. Provide comprehensive care to newborns in a Level 2A nursery.

Collaborate closely with obstetrical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Participate in a shared on-call schedule averaging 6-7 shifts per month, including daytime hospital coverage and overnight telephone coverage from home, with the ability to return to the hospital when required for emergencies. Respond promptly to neonatal and newborn-related emergencies within the hospital setting.

Provide occasional clinical coverage at affiliated network hospitals,



including Lakeshore General Hospital and LaSalle Hospital, to support continuity of care across the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre network. Be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees). Contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications and Education Requirements Have completed training in Pediatrics and be eligible for competency-based certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent). Special interest in breastfeeding, with a commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers and promoting lactation support within the hospital setting. Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Quebec.

Ability to interact in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, St. Mary’s Hospital Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual') Rank: Assistant Professor Job Status: Full time Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.





L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite. McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues.

McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

📌 Full time assistant Professor (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal