Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine, Respiratory Division (Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), (C1-240827)

Job title:

Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine, Respiratory Division (Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), (C1-240827)

Company

McGill University

Job description

​Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position DescriptionThe McGill University Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Respirologist position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical) as a member of the Contract Academic Staff. The position is for a Clinician-Scientist with a focus on asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice in the Department of Medicine, Respiratory Division at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.The Department of Medicine is a leader in academic medicine, our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) 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.Job DutiesPlease see the Department of Medicine (DOM) website for Our career path definitions specify typical ranges of time allotted to clinical work, teaching (clinical and didactic), research and administration.As a Clinician-Scientist, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independent and productive research program. The research program is expected to attract external peer reviewed funding (e.g., Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Fonds de Recherche Québec—Santé). Internal startup funding, including a research stipend for protected research time and operating funds, may be available on a competitive basis to a suitable candidate.The successful candidate will devote at least 50% of their time to translational, clinical, epidemiologic, translational or quality improvement research in the area of asthma/COPD. The balance of the candidate’s time will be devoted to patient care in asthma/COPD and other areas of Respirology, and to teaching trainees at all levels.The successful candidate will conduct their research at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, within the Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit (Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation) and potentially the Meakins-Christie Laboratories (Centre for Translational Biology).Their clinical work will involve inpatient and outpatient respirology duties at the Montreal Chest Institute/Royal Victoria Hospital (Glen), the Montreal General Hospital, and the Lachine Hospital sites of the McGill University Health Centre.The incumbent will also 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 RequirementsRequired:Candidates must hold an MD degree, and be eligible for, licensure in the Province of Quebec;Hold certification as a respirologist by the Collège des médecins du Québec;By July 2025, candidates must have completed residency training in internal medicine and respiratory medicine, with certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada by January 2026;By their anticipated start date, candidates must have completed at least one year of advanced clinical training in asthma/COPD, or demonstrate equivalent specialized experience and expertise in this area;Candidates for the Clinician-Scientist position must hold or be pursuing advanced research training (i.e., minimum two years with M.Sc. degree in a relevant research area or the equivalent);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.The earliest start date will be July 2026. However, the start date can be deferred to accommodate subspecialty examinations, advanced clinical and/or research training where appropriate.Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff (‘Academic Contractual’)
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-timePosting Period: Please submit your application within 45 days of the publication dateThe following supporting documents are required:A cover letter & curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document);Please provide a statement indicating your academic plans if you are successful in obtaining this position. Indicate your intended career path as a Clinician-Scientist. Describe the proportion of time you will allot to clinical work and detail your teaching plans, research plans and plans for service to the academic community;The 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, 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 . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:32:51 GMT

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