Associate or Full Professor (Clinical), Director of the McGill University Division of Urology and Director of the Division of Urology, McGill University Health Centre, Department of Surgery (C1-260202)

McGill University

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About The Position

The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (Clinical) as Director of the McGill University Division of Urology and Director of the Division of Urology at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). The professorial rank will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure. The Department of Surgery is proud to host a respectful, multi-disciplinary and inclusive work setting in its multiple areas of activity, which includes the training of a diverse group of students. The McGill Division of Urology is composed of 19 full-time clinicians and 6 scientists, offering clinical care at the MUHC, the Jewish General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. There is also close academic collaboration with the Montreal Children’s Hospital—a group of 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. McGill University was founded in 1821 and is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and among the top three in Canada. McGill is in Montreal, Quebec; (https://www.montrealinternational.com/en/), a multi-ethnic city with a sparkling cultural life. Montreal has been selected numerous times as the best city for students in North America. Montreal is safe, housing costs are among the lowest for cities of comparable size, and overall quality of life is outstanding. The successful candidate will be a transformative leader, who as Director of the McGill University Department of Urology and Director of Urology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), will have demonstrated record of success in academic performance and leadership with an ability to collaborate with the leadership of all hospital sectors, reporting to the MUHC Surgeon-in-Chief. The incumbent will be expected to oversee clinical education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, faculty recruitment and career development and research in urology across the McGill health network and ensure high quality clinical services at the MUHC. Given the evolving clinical needs of our patients and the rapidly evolving Quebec healthcare system, the incumbent will be expected to ensure high-quality clinical services at the MUHC and its affiliated sites, including optimizing care processes, outcomes, accessibility, teamwork, recruitment, and mentorship. The successful candidate will be a transformative leader, who as Director of the McGill University Department of Urology and Director of Urology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), will have demonstrated record of success in academic performance and leadership with an ability to collaborate with the leadership of all hospital sectors, reporting to the MUHC Surgeon-in-Chief. The incumbent will be expected to oversee clinical education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, faculty recruitment and career development and research in urology across the McGill health network and ensure high quality clinical services at the MUHC. Given the evolving clinical needs of our patients and the rapidly evolving Quebec healthcare system, the incumbent will be expected to ensure high-quality clinical services at the MUHC and its affiliated sites, including optimizing care processes, outcomes, accessibility, teamwork, recruitment, and mentorship.

Requirements

Hold a medical degree, and must hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec
Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent)
Be certified by the Collège des Médecins du Québec
Currently hold a position as Associate or Full Professor at a university with demonstrated administrative leadership and teaching excellence
Have clinical expertise suited to tertiary hospital settings
A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected
Be an accomplished academic physician with relevant leadership experience
Have the drive, leadership skills, and experience in change management to realize that vision

Nice To Haves

Possessing knowledge of the Quebec health care system will be considered an asset
Possessing an established track record in research with a demonstrated commitment to supporting postgraduate education or educational leadership will be considered an asset
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.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels
Faculty recruitment and career development
Research in urology across the McGill health network
Ensure high quality clinical services at the MUHC
Optimizing care processes, outcomes, accessibility, teamwork, recruitment, and mentorship
Develop a vision for the McGill and the MUHC divisions, including a recruitment plan
Create work and training environments that increase cohesiveness, engagement, and collaboration between all members of the division across sites
Implement data-driven quality improvement initiatives
Promote inter-disciplinary teamwork and collaboration
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
Be dedicated to supporting excellent undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate clinical and science education
Promote work and training environments that support retention and recruitment of staff and trainees
Be committed to research excellence
Continue to provide and promote opportunities for robust clinician and scientist integration, ensuring alignment between clinical excellence and research innovation
Provide leadership in the recruitment, development, and mentoring of diverse faculty
Promote the national and international standing of the McGill and MUHC Division of Urology to further nurture clinical, administrative, and academic goals
Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical care for local, regional, and supra-regional populations
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