Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery Program, (C1-241121)

Job title:

Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery Program, (C1-241121)

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 Description:The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery (Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery Program) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the Glen site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.The Department of Surgery is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will join an academic and high-volume comprehensive Division at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)—a major teaching hospital 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.The Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery Program at the MUHC consists of 6 surgeons dedicated to the achievement of excellence in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgical patient care, research, and education. The Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery Program’s clinical activities include surgical treatment of premalignant and malignant diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas, with innovation focuses on precision health and transplant oncology. The Program is at the forefront of hepato-pancreato-biliary surgical patient care in Québec and Canada, with international recognition for leadership and innovation in the field.Job Duties:The successful candidate’s primary clinical role will be to develop an academic hepato-pancreato-biliary surgical practice at the MUHC that includes minimally invasive/robotic surgical approaches. The incumbent will also be expected to be actively involved in McGill’s broader academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees), with a teaching dossier centred on clinical teaching and supervision of research trainees.The successful candidate will be appointed to a faculty position in the surgeon-scientist stream. Successful candidates who advance through the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS) clinician-scientist Junior 1, Junior 2, and Senior awards stream may be eligible for tenure track at the completion of the Senior award.The successful candidate will thus enter the surgeon-scientist stream with a mandate to establish a fundamental/translational science research program centered on improving the clinical outcomes hepato-pancreato-biliary malignancies. The incumbent will be supported with a mentorship program to facilitate their successful progress through the FRQS clinician-scientist stream and will be required to apply to the Phase 3 (i.e., pre-clinician scientist) or Junior 1 clinician-scientist awards in the first year of their appointment.The incumbent must also be able to demonstrate excellence in clinical care, teaching, and preparedness to establish an independent fundamental/translational science research program at the Research Institute of the MUHC.All 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:Candidates must:Hold an MD, and must hold or be eligible for, licensure in the Province of Quebec;Have training in General Surgery with a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (FRCSC), or equivalent;Be certified by the Collège des médecins du Québec;Have Fellowship training in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgical oncology that is Fellowship Council accredited. Training in abdominal organ transplantation is not mandatory;Have Fellowship training that includes advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery;Have demonstrable interest in research and innovation with advanced research training (i.e., PhD or Post-doctoral research training);Be committed to clinical excellence, research, and education;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, research agencies, and health care professionals.Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Division of General SurgeryJob Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)Rank:
Assistant ProfessorSalary:
Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.Job Status:Full-timePosting Period:
Applications must be received within 30 days of postingRequired Documents:The following supporting documents are required:Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae (as one PDF document);Statement of research (if including other documents, combine as PDF). In the statement of research, please include how your training will have prepared you to lead a fundamental/translational science program and briefly outline the research you intend to pursue;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

Quebec City, QC

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:59:12 GMT

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