Division Head, Pediatric Neurology

Division Head, Pediatric Neurology

Dalhousie University & IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

The Division of Neurology, in the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre, invite applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) academic position as Division Head of Pediatric Neurology at the Associate or Full Professor level. This individual will join a team of 4 neurologists. The academic physician will primarily provide clinical service across the full spectrum of pediatric neurology.

The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research and/or teaching activities in an academic environment; a developed interest in either would be considered an asset.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the on-call coverage for general pediatric neurology. Leadership experience and training will be also be considered assets.

The applicant must have an MD or equivalent, and be board certified in Pediatric Neurology (Canadian FRCPC or eligibility), and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Nova Scotia. 

Interested candidates should submit a current CV as well as send a statement outlining their academic and research interests. A complete application also includes a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at http://www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover to the Chair of the Search Committee. At least two of these references must come from academic referees.

Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre are located in Halifax, a cosmopolitan port city and the capital of Nova Scotia. Halifax is alive with culture and heritage and embraced by the Atlantic Ocean.

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 30, 2018

To apply, please submit your application to:

Dr. Andrew Lynk, Chair of Search Committee

IWK Health Centre, 5850 University Ave. PO Box 9700

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3K 6R8

Phone: (902)470-6399

Email:  [email protected]

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

 

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