External Jobs – The BC Children’s Hospital Professorship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Associate Professor (Tenure)| Department of Pediatrics

The BC Children’s Hospital Professorship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Vancouver, British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $170,000 per annum
Hours of Position: Days, 8 hours per day,40 hours per week
Description:
The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics at The University of British
Columbia (UBC), located at BC Children’s Hospital, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor (tenure) to join the well-established program as a research leader.
Full job description available here.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Pediatrics, the incumbent will be a Clinician Scientist
and will be expected to establish an active independent program in pediatric medicine and to forge productive collaborations with other members of the division and the BCCHR. This position will contribute to the culture of research, through collaborative research, will help to train the next generation of academic pediatricians and build the future pediatric scientist workforce by translating research findings to benefit the children of BC and around the world, and by enhancing collaboration across Canada. The incumbent’s time will be well-protected to allow for the establishment of a vibrant research program. The appointee will be expected to mentor junior faculty in research, participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent research experience, be qualified to practice as a General Pediatrician consultant and be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice in British Columbia. The successful candidate will be a mid-level clinician-scientist with an established research program who can complement the current areas of focus and research methodologies, and develop a new focus for public health research.
As an Associate Professor, the successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and ability to direct graduate students, a growing body of productive scholarly activity, and must be willing to participate in the affairs of the Department and the University. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding and, respect for diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviours. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents by March 24, 2025 to:
Dr. Mumtaz Virji
Head, Division of General Pediatrics
BC Children’s Hospital
University of British Columbia
c/o: Ainsley Byers, Admin Assistant
Subject Line: General Pediatrics Faculty Position
Email: ainsley.byers@cw.bc.ca
- a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/ or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
- publications record;
- and names of four arm’s length referees
Posting Closing Date:
March 24, 2025
Contact:
Dr. Mumtaz Virji
c/o: Ainsley Byers, Admin Assistant
Subject Line: General Pediatrics Faculty Position
Email: ainsley.byers@cw.bc.ca