Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine ([...]

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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 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.

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 McGill Division of General Internal Medicine is highly committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical care, research, quality improvement, and medical education. Our mission prioritizes the strategic recruitment of outstanding sub-specialists committed to academic excellence in General Internal Medicine.

The MUHC Division of General Internal Medicine is composed of a dynamic group of sub-specialists dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care for patients with acute or chronic complex medical conditions, including the care of patients throughout the perioperative period and patients with medical disorders of pregnancy. We practice across the MUHC teaching hospital network that includes the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Montreal General Hospital, the Lachine Hospital, and the Montreal Neurological Hospital. We also provide on-site and telehealth sub-specialty support to the northern communities in Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee. We are a welcoming group of clinicians and researchers who take pride in our nationally renowned programs in hospital medicine, ambulatory care, medical education, perioperative care, obstetric medicine, thrombosis medicine, quality improvement, and indigenous community outreach.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).

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, your major non-clinical focus will be on teaching the next generation of physicians, including 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.

Clinical responsibilities will include a commitment to medical inpatient and consultation services (in-patient and emergency departments) across the MUHC network, as well as to outpatient clinics in complex care including medical day hospital, rapid assessment clinics, and perioperative care.

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).

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

1. Hold an MD degree, and must hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
2. Have completed subspecialty training in General Internal Medicine;
3. Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
4. Hold certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec;
5. Clinician-Teacher applicants require further advanced training in complex outpatient care (i.e., experience and expertise with day hospital, rapid access clinic, procedural skills [including point-of-care ultrasound] and/or digital health are considered an asset), and/or in quality improvement;
6. Clinician-Educator applicants require further advanced training in medical education and in complex outpatient care (i.e., experience and expertise with day hospital, rapid access clinic, procedural skills [including point-of-care ultrasound] are considered an asset);
7. 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 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

Application Process

Please submit your application within 30 days of the date of posting.

The following supporting documents are required:

1. A cover letter and curriculum vitae;
2. 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;
3. The names and contact information of three referees.

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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.