Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (SOT) (C3-221107)

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Position Description:
The Department of Pediatrics at McGill University invites applicants for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff as an academic clinician at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The successful candidate will be based at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).  This position is a contract faculty position and does not confer tenure eligibility. The rank will be determined according to the chosen candidate’s qualifications and experience. This position will be available July 1, 2024.
The Department of Pediatrics is a leader in academic medicine, and our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs and research across our teaching hospitals.   The Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre is one of McGill’s major teaching hospitals 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. All pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties are represented at the MCH.
The Division of Hematology-Oncology seeks an individual with experience and an active interest in pediatric non-central nervous system solid tumors.  In addition to providing clinical care, it is anticipated the successful candidate will promote clinical research in this field. The division is currently staffed with nine Hematologists-Oncologists who offer a full-range of services and on average sees 90-100 new cancer diagnoses per year. In addition to oncology, the staff has expertise and experience in neuro-oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, hemostasis, thrombosis, hemoglobinopathies, long term follow-up, and cancer genetics. The hematologists-oncologists work closely with all surgical services and pediatric pathologists with expertise in molecular pathology. Orthopedic surgery and radiation-oncology are on-site providing easy access to and communication with highly experienced personnel within these disciplines. There is a strong collaboration with the three other pediatric oncology centres in Quebec allowing the development of clinical and translational research projects and sharing clinical expertise. The division has a Royal College of Canada accredited fellowship program and actively participates in teaching medical students and residents from many specialties.
Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be an active physician member of the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, MUHC, with clinical academic duties in Hematology-Oncology.  The successful candidate will share on-call duties, in-patient service, outpatient clinic duties, teaching, and divisional administrative responsibilities with other members of the division.
As part of the academic mission within our Department, members are expected to provide clinical teaching and supervision to undergraduate medical students, residents and fellows, and to pursue scholarly activities in hematology/oncology. In addition, members are expected to contribute to academic rounds and administrative committees, as well as being involved in a variety of teaching, research and advocacy efforts within the hospital setting and beyond.

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:

• hold an MD degree or equivalent;
• have postgraduate clinical training in pediatrics, and have completed specialty training in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• hold or be eligible for licensure to practice medicine from the Collège des médecins du Québec;
• be fluent in English. French language skills are also necessary but can be acquired over time.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank:
Assistant / Associate Professor
Length of Appointment:
3 yrs. renewable
Salary:
Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 60 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

cover letter and curriculum vitae

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, or that 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.