McGill University
Job title:
Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (C1-241203)
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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 Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position as an Academic Clinician at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical) based at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). The professorial rank will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.The Department of Pediatrics is a leader in academic medicine. 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 Pediatric Hematology-Oncology provides diagnostic, treatment, long-term follow-up, and family-centered care to children and adolescents with cancer through an interdisciplinary team approach. As such, the Division provides the most advanced clinical care through clinical research; the Division is also a founding member and active participant of the Children’s Oncology Group, the world’s largest childhood cancer research organization.The Division is currently staffed with ten Hematologists-Oncologists who offer a full-range of services within the discipline, and who on average see 90-100 new cancer diagnoses per year including 15-20 new leukemias per year. The malignant hematology program is a longstanding member the Children’s Oncology Group. All of our patients have access to clinical molecular analyses and our division is involved in multidisciplinary and multicenter review of these molecular findings via onco-genomics tumor boards to ensure optimal therapy interventions. Our hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) program performs an average of 15-20 transplants annually (2/3 autologous and 1/3 allogeneic) for patients with both malignant hematological conditions and a myriad of non-malignant hematological, metabolic or immune disorders.In addition to our 12-bed inpatient hematology-oncology ward, we run an inpatient hematology consult service and programs for non-malignant hematologic disorders, including thalassemia and sickle cell disease (~300 patients). There are 3 dedicated outpatient general hematology clinics weekly as well as weekly dedicated clinics in sickle cell disease, hemostasis and thrombosis.Our current staff has expertise in neuro-oncology, leukemia/lymphoma, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, solid tumors, hemostasis, thrombosis, hemoglobinopathies, long-term follow up/survivorship, and cancer genetics. There is a very active clinical research group participating in collaborative group and early phase studies.There is a dedicated combined pediatric and adult non-malignant hematology research team (i.e., physicians, research nurses, and clinical research assistants) with current participation in gene therapy trials, industry trials and registries. The division has a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada fellowship training program and actively participates in teaching medical students and residents from many specialties.Job DutiesThe Division of Hematology-Oncology is seeking an individual with specialized training and/or significant clinical experience and/or interest in the field of malignant or non-malignant hematology. In addition to providing clinical care, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will participate in laboratory activities such as interpretation of peripheral and bone marrow smears as well as promote clinical/translational research.The successful candidate will be an active physician member of the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MUHC); they will share on-call duties, in-patient service, outpatient clinic duties, teaching, and divisional administrative responsibilities with other members of the Division of Hematology-Oncology. All members of the Department of Pediatrics 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, all members are expected to contribute to academic rounds and administrative committees, as well as being involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission. The incumbent will also be 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 RequirementsCandidates must:
- Hold an MD degree (or equivalent), and be eligible for, licensure in the Province of Quebec;
- Have postgraduate clinical training in Pediatrics;
- 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);
- 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: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
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: 60 days from posting dateThe following supporting documents are required:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
- Statement of research;
- 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
Canada
Job date
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:40:47 GMT
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