Medicine - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Clinician Scientist (Medical Oncology)

Reference: L001924

The McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Clinician-Scientist position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Tenure Track or Contract Academic Staff) based at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). The professorial rank will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A tenure stream appointment may be available for the appropriate candidate.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences will support an appropriate candidate’s appointment as the inaugural holder of the Rossy Cedars Chair in Precision Oncology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a world-class clinical and biomedical research program in precision oncology.

The Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research mission supports excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will join an academic and high-volume division at the MUHC—a major 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.

Job Duties
The successful candidate will play an important role in raising the McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, the Cedars Cancer Centre at the MUHC, and the Rossy Cancer Network to be among the highest ranked research and clinical centres in oncology across North America. As such, the successful candidate is expected to develop a world-class clinical and biomedical research program in precision oncology.

The successful candidate will be joining the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the MUHC and Cedars Cancer Centre. They will be expected to promote innovative clinical cancer care emphasizing precision oncology. The incumbent will also be expected to contribute to an excellent clinical research/trials program across the Rossy Cancer Network of McGill University.

Clinical responsibilities will include rounding on the clinical teaching units, covering consult services, attending outpatient clinics, and taking evening and weekend on call duties in Medical Oncology.

The successful candidate will be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).

McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Candidates must:

• Hold an MD degree and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Have completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology;
• Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• Be eligible for certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec;
• Additional graduate training in the form of a doctorate (or equivalent) and advanced research training in a relevant area related to precision oncology will be considered an asset;
• Have demonstrated excellence in research with a strong publication record;
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should beable to interact in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.

JOB DETAILS
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology
Employee Type: Tenure-Track ('Academic Tenure Stream') or Contract Academic Staff (‘CAS’)
Rank: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 60 days from the date of posting

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/MUHC-GLEN/Open-Rank-Professor--Tenure-Track-or-Contract-Academic-Staff---Gerald-Bronfman-Department-of-Oncology--Division-of-Medical-Oncology--RL--L001924-_JR0000067300 

The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• A statement indicating your academic plans if you are successful in obtaining this position. Indicate your planned career path as a Clinician-Scientist. Describe your preferred research time allocation and detail your teaching plans, research plans and plans for service to the academic community;
• Names and contact information of three referees.

Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.

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.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. 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 further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

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, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.