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-Scientist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The professorial rank will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. 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 Jewish General Hospital (JGH) 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 McGill Division of Hematology is highly committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical care, research, innovation and education. Its mission includes strategic recruitment of outstanding subspecialists committed to academic medicine. The Division has a strong history of leadership in research and education in both classical and malignant hematology. It offers world-class expertise in thrombosis and hemostasis, and cutting-edge clinical trials research in lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and myeloproliferative neoplasms. The candidate would be integrated into the activities of the division and would be responsible for developing an independent research program in hematology at the JGH. 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-Scientist, the successful candidate will be expected to spend at least 50% of their time dedicated to an independent, innovative basic or translational research program in malignant or pre-malignant hematological disorders (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, bone marrow failure, clonal hematopoiesis). The research program is expected to attract competitive extramural funding (e.g., Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Fonds de Recherche Québec—Santé) and lead to publications in high-impact journals and collaborations with other provincial, national and international centers. The successful candidate should possess a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals in the field of hematology or oncology, demonstrated potential for securing independent research funding, and experience in basic or translational research. Internal startup funding may be available on a competitive basis to a suitable candidate. Clinical duties will be based at the Jewish General Hospital. In addition to developing a research program, the applicant is expected to evaluate and treat patients referred to the hematology service in the out-patient and hospital settings. The number of weeks of clinical service depends on the applicant’s career stage. The incumbent will also 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). 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 degree, and hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec; Have completed specialty training in Hematology; Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) in Hematology; Hold certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec; Be a strong contender to obtain funding from the Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS); 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 Hematology Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual') Rank: Assistant/Associate 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 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-Scientist. 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. 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.
