Pediatric Endocrinologist

Type of position: Continuing Appointment with Annual Academic Career Development

Department/Unit: Pediatrics

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

About the opportunity

The Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre is seeking a colleague to fill a full-time academic position (1.0 FTE) at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. The faculty will participate in diabetes (Type 1 and 2 clinics) and general endocrine clinical care. Additional clinics that run concurrently include gender clinics and multidisciplinary DSD and Thalassemia clinics. Bone health, medical education and quality improvement are areas of interest within the division. The individual will be expected to participate in travelling clinics to New Brunswick and/or PEI. Other areas of special interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes are welcomed. Research as an academic focus is encouraged with an appropriate portion of FTE to support this, based on qualifications.

Service and Collaboration

Call and service will be shared among 4.8 pediatric endocrinologists. The Endocrine division has active research interests in various areas including diabetes, gender diversity and involvement in collaborative or industry-sponsored research in other areas of endocrinology. Education of medical students, residents and allied health professionals is another area of strength within the Division. The Endocrine physicians are supported by a strong interdisciplinary team (dedicated Diabetes Educators [nurses and dieticians], Endocrine nurses, a research coordinator, social work and booking and clerical staff). The successful candidate will have a keen interest in academic medicine, the ability to collaborate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to participate in team-based health care and teaching, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

IWK Health and Dalhousie University

IWK Health is the tertiary pediatric and women’s Health Centre for the three Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, with a combined population of 2.1 million. Dalhousie University, Atlantic Canada’s leading research university, offers a range of collaborative research and teaching opportunities. Halifax, with a metropolitan population of 500,000, is a lively harbor city, balanced by excellent and diverse cultural venues. It has a thriving arts and music scene, and it is the business and economic centre of Maritime Canada.

Qualifications

Qualifications must include an MD (or equivalent) and subspecialty certification in Pediatric Endocrinology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent). Eligibility for licensure in the Province of Nova Scotia is essential.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a statement outlining their academic, teaching and research interests. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information for three referees (at least two of which must be academic).

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 5, 2026.

Documents Needed to Apply

Teaching Statement

Research Statement

List of Referees

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Inclusive Excellence

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups, please visit

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