Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery (C1-240906)

Job title:

Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery (C1-240906)

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 Neurology and Neurosurgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time position as member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). This will be a three-year, renewable appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.The Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery is part of McGill University, Canada’s most international university, which is located in vibrant, multicultural Montreal, in the francophone province of Quebec. The neuroscience community at McGill and in greater Montreal is one of the largest and most diverse in North America.The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH), a member facility of the CIUSSS-West-Central Montreal. The JGH is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University.The Division of Neurology has active clinical and basic research programs in cerebrovascular disease as well as clinical and clinical research programs in movement disorders, behavioural neurology, demyelinating diseases, autonomic nervous system disorders, neuromuscular diseases and basic science research activities in the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration, and leads strong clinical neuroscience teaching programs in undergraduate and postgraduate medicine.Job DutiesThe successful candidate will contribute to a strong interdisciplinary clinical and/or research program in Cerebrovascular Disease at McGill University and will 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). The incumbent will be expected to pursue scholarly activities and advance clinical care in Cerebrovascular Disease.All McGill faculty members are also 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, or be eligible for, licensure as a neurologist in the province of Quebec;
• Clinician-Scientists with MD-PhD or equivalent research-intensive training are strongly encouraged to apply;
• Have advanced training, a demonstrated capacity to excel in academic neurology, and possess strong educational skills;
• Have specialized expertise in the diagnosis and management of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, including at least one year of training at a recognized training program;
• Have training in interpreting cervical arterial doppler studies;
• Having additional training in performing cervical arterial doppler studies will be considered an asset;
• Be prepared to commit to maintaining, and further developing, a cervical artery doppler laboratory;
• Commit to develop well-defined clinical and clinical research programs in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases;
• Demonstrate excellence in education and commit to a leadership role in undergraduate medical education. This may include, but is not limited to, small group teaching (i.e., 30+ hours per year), whole class lectures (i.e., 5-6 hours per year), participation as an OSCE examiner (i.e., 10+ hours per year), and facilitate coordination of local clerkship electives for medical students;
• 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 Neurology and Neurosurgery
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff (‘Academic Contractual’)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-timePosting Period: 30 days from postingThe following supporting documents are required (combined in one pdf):

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Statement of research/commitment to education;
• Names and contact information of three referees.

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.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 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 Sep 2024 07:06:26 GMT

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