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Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine (C2-260623)

Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) 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 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 Jewish General Hospital (JGH). This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure. 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 JGH is one of McGill’s major teaching hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. The McGill Division of Respiratory Medicine is highly committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical care, research and medical education. Its mission includes as a priority the strategic recruitment of outstanding sub-specialists committed to academic medicine. The JGH Division of Pulmonary Medicine is composed of a dynamic group of sub-specialists supporting the JGH’s mandate to provide high-quality patient-centered care. We have excellent programs in clinical care, medical education, quality improvement, and medical research. Our focus is on the care of patients with acute and complex pulmonary medical disorders and have focused clinical programs in airway diseases (asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD]), pulmonary rehabilitation, tuberculosis, sleep disorders, thoracic oncology, thrombosis medicine, interventional pulmonology, and pulmonary hypertension. The JGH Division is committed to building up our airway centre and to grow the program with outpatient clinics and research at both the JGH and Mt. Sinai hospitals. 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, you 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. The successful candidate will devote 65% of their time to clinical activity (at both the JGH and Mt Sinai hospitals), 25% to teaching, and 10% to scholarship/research. Clinical duties include contribution to the Division’s consultation services, as well as participating in and growing the outpatient airway centre at both the JGH and Mt. Sinai hospitals. This will include asthma, COPD, and chronic cough clinics. In addition, they will also be expected to cover and round on the inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation service at Mt. Sinai hospital. The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., teaching and supervision of clinical trainees and involvement in academic and administrative committees) and will be expected to also be involved in clinical research and quality improvement. 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 and must have completed subspecialty training in Adult Respirology; Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Adult Respirology; Be eligible for licensure in Quebec and hold certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec; Have further advanced training in severe asthma, severe COPD, biologic therapy, and chronic cough; Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire these 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. Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine 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 (1 page maximum) & curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document) A statement (2 pages maximum) 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 teaching plans, clinical contributions, 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, 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. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.

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