Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Pediatric Surgery, Harvey E. Beardmore Division of General Surgery (C1-260428)

McGill University•Montreal, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The McGill University Department of Pediatric Surgery, Harvey E. Beardmore Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position based at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a three-year, renewable appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure. The Department of Pediatric Surgery is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs and research across our teaching hospitals. The Montreal Children’s Hospital of 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. All pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties are represented at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH). The Harvey E. Beardmore Division is a leader in outcomes research, global surgery, surgical education, enhanced recovery after surgery programs, and patient and family-centered pediatric surgical care with activities around the globe. The Division also runs a number of multidisciplinary centres in the fields of chest wall anomalies, diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, colorectal disorders, and pediatric obesity. It hosts Canada’s first pediatric surgery fellowship program and implements a very broad educational spectrum that spans high school students to physicians in practice. It hosts the Commisur Lab, a pioneering research group in surgical communication and global surgery that attracts students from around the world.

Requirements

Hold an MD degree (or equivalent), and be eligible for, licensure in the Province of Quebec.
Have fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery.
Hold certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent).
Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy.
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.
Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec.
Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

A national or international career path in pediatric surgery.
Relevant administrative experience or an advanced administrative degree.
A further sub-specialty area of expertise.
An advanced research degree and the ability to perform independent research.

Responsibilities

Participate in the full spectrum of educational activities within the McGill University Department of Pediatric Surgery.
Engage in a busy tertiary academic and clinical practice, including the surgical management of all aspects of pediatric surgery.
Be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission, such as research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees.
Contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.