Open Rank (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery (C-231020)

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Position Description:

The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Clinical). The rank will be determined according to the chosen candidates’ qualifications and experience. This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The successful candidate will join an active and high-volume academic hand and microsurgery practice at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) site. The MGH is one of the three core teaching sites of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and McGill Plastic Surgery Residency Program, and is one of two level 1 trauma centres serving Greater Montreal. The MGH is a provincial tertiary referral centre for upper extremity, oncologic, traumatic and reconstructive surgery, and the Division serves a wide breath and complexity of patients. There is a high volume of traumatic and elective hand and wrist surgery consultations with both elective and trauma main and minor OR time access, a portable C-arm in the outpatient clinic, and close collaboration with hand therapists.

The MGH is one of McGill 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.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be required to service the general plastic surgery consultations and needs of the hospital but will focus on hand and microsurgical reconstruction. Participation in the provincial replantation program will also be highly encouraged. In addition, as a busy orthopedic oncology site, the successful applicant will be involved in local and free flap reconstruction cases, in addition to providing microsurgical expertise for traumatic extremity wounds.

The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill Division of Plastic Surgery and will be expected to demonstrate aptitude in surgical education. 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 candidate must:

• Hold an MD degree and have completed specialty training in Plastic Surgery;

• Be eligible for licensure in Quebec and certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec

• Be board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and have completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery;

• Have experience in wrist surgery;

• Have completed additional graduate training in the form of an MSc, PhD or a second year of clinical fellowship;

• A strong interest in research (clinical, basic science, education, or epidemiology) would be an asset;

• 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.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Salary:
Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application before January 15, 2024.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae

• statement of research

• 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.