Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Saint Mary’s Hospital (C-230505)

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Position Description:

The McGill Division of General Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is currently seeking applications for a Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the Division of General Surgery, located at St. Mary’s Hospital.  The successful candidate will be a general surgeon with additional fellowship training in Surgical Oncology or Breast Surgery.
The successful candidate will join a group of five general surgeons with expertise in oncology as well as colorectal, foregut and hernia surgery. With 316 beds, St. Mary’s Hospital is a McGill University-affiliated community teaching hospital with a large oncology section, excelling in the teaching of medical students and general surgery residents.
Canada’s most international university, McGill is located in vibrant, multicultural Montreal in the province of Quebec.  McGill’s Department of Surgery is committed to excellence in patient-centered surgical care, teaching, research and innovation.

Job Duties:

This is a full-time clinical position.  Applicants are expected to dedicate time to clinical duties such as outpatient clinics, participate in tumor board, perform surgery and take general surgery calls. The candidate is expected to participate in educational and academic activities of the Division and Residency Program, as well as supervision of medical students and residents.

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:

The successful candidates must:

• have completed an approved general surgery residency;

• have attained certification in general surgery;

• hold an MD, be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and be eligible for licensure in Quebec and certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec;

• have completed advanced training in surgical oncology and/or breast surgery fellowship;

• bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire these language skills at the level needed to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in English and in French with patients, families and health care professionals.

• fulfil the requirements for the Office Québeçois de la Langue Française (OQLF).

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.
 

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Salary:
Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.

Job Status:
Full-Time
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 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.