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Position Description
The McGill University Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff as a Clinician-Teacher or Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure. This position is conditional on the Institution successfully obtaining a PEM (i.e. physician permit) for this position.
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 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.
The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is highly committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical care, research, and medical education. As a relatively small division, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appreciation for the breadth of physiatry and have a vision for how to grow it while demonstrating an ability to work as part of a team.
Job Duties
Please see the Department of Medicine (DOM) website for McGill DOM Career path definitions. Our career path definitions specify typical ranges of time allotted to clinical work, teaching (clinical and didactic), research, and administration.
As a Clinician-Teacher, the successful candidate’s major non-clinical focus will be on teaching the next generation of physicians. Teaching activity will include both didactic and clinical teaching.
As a Clinician-Educator, the successful candidate will focus on education research of sufficient caliber to publish in peer-reviewed journals or education administration with a focus on leading/developing world-class training programs.
This position is focused on Palliative Care, an evolving area of practice within Physiatry. Clinical responsibilities include providing inpatient and ambulatory palliative care consultations at the adult sites of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), including the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montreal General Hospital. Participation in on-call coverage within this area of practice is expected. The successful candidate will also contribute to the weekly Cancer Pain Clinic. Additional opportunities may be available to participate in consultations through the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit and in general physiatry services at the Montreal General Hospital.
The incumbent will be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., 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
Candidates must:
- Hold an MD degree;
- Have completed specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
- Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
- Be eligible for licensure in Quebec and certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec;
- Have at least one additional year of clinical training in Palliative Care or Pain Management;
- 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 Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual') Rank: Assistant Professor Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule Job Status: Full-time
Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of date of posting
The following supporting documents are required:
- A cover letter & curriculum vitae;
- A statement indicating your academic plans if you are successful in obtaining this position. Indicate your planned career path as a Clinician-Teacher or Clinician-Educator. Describe your clinical time allocation and detail your teaching 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 accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
