Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery (C1-260408)

McGill University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). This position will be based at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) with a possible cross appointment at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure. The Department of Surgery is a leader in academic medicine, with educational and research missions supporting excellent and innovative clinical programs across its teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will join the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the MUHC, which consists of five surgeons dedicated to providing high standards of Cardiac Surgery patient care, research, and education. The MUHC performs approximately 850 Adult Cardiac Surgical cases annually, with a strong emphasis on complex valvular surgery, Aortic surgery, Heart failure (ECMO, VAD and Transplant), and advanced surgical treatment of coronary disease. The Heart Team includes an active and diverse percutaneous valve program, and the division works closely and collaboratively with Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Critical Care. The Division is also active in Research (Aortic Biomechanics, Clinical Outcomes, and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) and plays an important role in Surgical Education. Both the MUHC and the JGH are major teaching hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Requirements

Hold a medical degree, and must hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec
Have completed Cardiac Surgical training and be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent)
Have completed a 2-year Clinical Fellowship with at least one-year in advanced minimally invasive valvular surgery
Have additional graduate training (e.g., MSc, PhD) or expertise in surgical research
Be committed to, and demonstrate excellence in, clinical care, research, teaching, and innovation
Fellowship training and/or recognized experience in minimally invasive and/or robotic valvular procedures are essential
Bilingual language skills (French and English) or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills at the level needed to practice medicine in Quebec, enabling interaction in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred

Responsibilities

Be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery
Demonstrate clinical expertise in the surgical management of valvular disease and technical expertise in minimally invasive approach including robotics
Focus academic career on surgical research and clinical outcomes
Engage in and develop an academic practice at the MUHC
Participate actively in all clinical activities in the Division of Cardiac Surgery
Develop a program of research related to minimally invasive cardiac surgery
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)
Contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits

Commitment to equity and diversity within its community
Recognition and fair consideration of the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns
Implementation of an employment equity program
Commitment to equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities through universal design principles and accommodation policies and procedures
Opportunities for professional development and future growth

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