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, Division of General Internal Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position as a Clinician-Teacher at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre (SMH) in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges borough. This will be 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. St. Mary’s Hospital 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 SMH is a community hospital with an important teaching mandate for trainees in multiple disciplines including internal medicine, general internal medicine, and family medicine. 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. Clinical responsibilities will include attending staff on the medical wards, general internal medicine consult service, and general medical outpatient clinic. Medical ward rotations involve daily presence, on-call duties, and daily rounds for periods of up to four consecutive weeks including weekends. The successful candidate will have expertise in one of the following areas: medical obstetrics, quality improvement or ambulatory medicine, with a focus on complex care. Candidates with a strong background in any other relevant medical field, provided their expertise aligns with the division’s strategic goals, will also be considered. We are seeking a professional with a proven track record in leadership, a commitment to excellence in patient care and a passion for advancing medical education. The ideal individual should demonstrate a capacity for fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement while maintaining a strong clinical acumen. The successful candidate will assume a leadership role in the development and delivery of educational initiatives at both the hospital and the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) levels. They will play a key role in organizing and enhancing the teaching of medical students, as well as postgraduate trainees in Internal Medicine. The position offers opportunities to expand expertise in medical education across various specialties and foster collaborations with other McGill institutions. In addition to their educational responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to lead and promote clinical innovation within the Division of General Internal Medicine. They will contribute to clinical research and quality improvement activities aimed at advancing medical practice at St. Mary’s Hospital. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting the division in tracking the leadership hours of departmental members to ensure compliance with the obligations outlined in the PREM-EDU framework. The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of graduate students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees). 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 Hold an MD degree and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec; Have completed subspecialty training in General Internal Medicine; Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent); Be certified by the Collège des médecins du Québec; Have completed at least one additional year of clinical and /or research training, preferably in Medical Education; Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills; 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. JOB DETAILS Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal 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 the publication date APPLICATION PROCESS 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. Describe your preferred research time allocation and detail your teaching plans, research 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. 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. 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