About the role
Job ID
74181
Job Title
Academic Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
02/16/2026
Job Type
Special
Close Date
03/24/2026
Employee Group
Academic
Favorite Job
Department
Surgery
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Job Code
FACCFA
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
0 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Job Description
ACADEMIC PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGIST
McMaster University in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking an academic Pediatric Otolaryngologist specializing in General Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The Hamilton Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The regional service also provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients from other regions of the Province and plays an essential role in the support of several other regional programs. The regional Otolaryngology - Head and Neck service, together with the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is involved in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education programs.
The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:
Culture that is inclusive
Research that impacts
Education that inspires
Advancement for all
Transformation through innovation
Excellence in patient care
Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate experience and training in the management of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck disorders appropriate for an academic tertiary care level referral centre and will be expected to show evidence of exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills with initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity and goals of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program. Preference will be given to those applicants who have completed or plan to complete graduate level training in research and/or education. This is a full-time faculty position in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. A commitment and demonstrated interest in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research programs and academic initiatives of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program.
Applicants must have certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.
How To Apply
Applications must include:
- A curriculum vitae
- Description of previous academic experience, as well as specialty training; applicants are invited to describe the impact that any career interruptions may have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.
- Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
- Provide the names and contact information of three professional referees; letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.
Applicants are invited to apply online to job opening 74181 at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ addressed to:
Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Professor and Chair
Department of Surgery
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Vaccination Mandate - FHS
This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
AI Statement
McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.
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About the role
Job ID
74181
Job Title
Academic Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
02/16/2026
Job Type
Special
Close Date
03/24/2026
Employee Group
Academic
Favorite Job
Department
Surgery
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Job Code
FACCFA
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
0 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Job Description
ACADEMIC PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGIST
McMaster University in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking an academic Pediatric Otolaryngologist specializing in General Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The Hamilton Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The regional service also provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients from other regions of the Province and plays an essential role in the support of several other regional programs. The regional Otolaryngology - Head and Neck service, together with the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is involved in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education programs.
The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:
Culture that is inclusive
Research that impacts
Education that inspires
Advancement for all
Transformation through innovation
Excellence in patient care
Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate experience and training in the management of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck disorders appropriate for an academic tertiary care level referral centre and will be expected to show evidence of exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills with initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity and goals of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program. Preference will be given to those applicants who have completed or plan to complete graduate level training in research and/or education. This is a full-time faculty position in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. A commitment and demonstrated interest in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research programs and academic initiatives of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program.
Applicants must have certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.
How To Apply
Applications must include:
- A curriculum vitae
- Description of previous academic experience, as well as specialty training; applicants are invited to describe the impact that any career interruptions may have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.
- Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
- Provide the names and contact information of three professional referees; letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.
Applicants are invited to apply online to job opening 74181 at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ addressed to:
Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Professor and Chair
Department of Surgery
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Vaccination Mandate - FHS
This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
AI Statement
McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.