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Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, (C2-240529) page is loaded
Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, (C2-240529)
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Position Description:
The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery 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 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 the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the MUHC with possible cross appointment at the Jewish General Hospital. The MUHC consists of five surgeons dedicated to providing the highest standards Cardiac Surgery patient care, research, and education.
The MUHC performs 850 Adult Cardiac Surgical cases with emphasis on complex valvular surgery including, Aortic surgery, Heart failure (ECMO, VAD and Transplant), as well as advanced surgical treatment of coronary disease. Within the Heart Team, we have an active and diverse percutaneous valve. We work closely and collaboratively with Cardiology, Vascular Surgery and Critical Care.
The Division is active in Research (Stem Cells, Aortic Biomechanics, Clinical Outcomes) and has an important role in Surgical Education. The MUHC is 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.
Job Duties:
The Division of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a candidate with clinical expertise in the surgical management of heart failure and whose academic career will also focus on surgical education.
The successful candidate will be involved in all academic activities of the Division of Cardiac Surgery and will be expected to engage in and develop an academic practice at the MUHC. The incumbent will participate actively in all clinical activities in the Division of Cardiac Surgery. Fellowship training and/or recognized experience in Heart Failure, ECMO, VAD, and Heart Transplantation are essential for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate’s major non-clinical focus will be on teaching the next generation of surgeons and creating an academic career in surgical education. 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 Requirements:
• Hold a medical degree, and must hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Have completed Cardiac Surgical training and be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada (or equivalent);
• Have completed a 2-year Clinical Fellowship with at least one year Clinical Fellowship in Surgical
Management of Heart Failure;
• Have additional graduate training (e.g., MSc, PhD) or expertise in surgical education;
• Be committed to, and demonstrate excellence in, clinical care, research, teaching, and innovation;
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary
language skills at the level needed to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in
English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.
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.
Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:
cover letter and curriculum vitae
statement of research
names and contact information of three referees
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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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.