Medicine - Assistant Professor, Clinical (General Surgery)

Reference #: C1-260114

Position description
The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at St. Mary’s Hospital. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Surgery is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will join the academic Division of General Surgery at the St. Mary’s Hospital—a 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 be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Surgery and be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in surgical education. They will join a collegial group of five general surgeons with expertise in colorectal, foregut, breast and hernia surgery.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in addressing the evolving clinical demands of our expanding community, with a dedicated focus on advancing our hernia and foregut service lines. We seek a distinguished General Surgeon with specialized expertise and fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgery.

The successful candidate will be expected to dedicate time to clinical duties such as surgery, outpatient clinics, emergency room visits and general surgery calls. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in educational and academic activities of the Division and Residency Program, as well as in the supervision of medical students and residents.

The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., 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:

• Have an MD degree, and must hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Have completed General Surgical training with certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• Have completed an accredited fellowship (either Royal College or American Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education);
• Be an academic surgeon licensed, or eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Be committed to clinical excellence, education, and/or research;
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.

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.

JOB DETAILS
Job Type: Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Posting period: Application must be received within 30 days of this advertisement

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/St-Marys-Hospital/Assistant-Professor--Clinical---Department-of-Surgery--Division-of-General-Surgery--C1-260114-_JR0000073155

The following supporting documents are required:

• a cover letter & curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document)
• the names and contact information of three referees

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, [email protected].

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