Assistant Professor

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the St. Mary's Hospital Centre of the CIUSSS West Central Montreal. This will be a three-year (renewable) Contract Academic Staff appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

Our hospital has a level 2A neonatal unit and focuses on low-risk obstetrical care with deliveries above 34 weeks of gestational age. The volume of deliveries is up to 4,000 per year and we pride ourselves in being the first baby friendly certified hospital on the island of Montreal. Our team includes 20 specialists in obstetrics and gynecology; we provide 24-hours in-house coverage and are consultants for the family medicine obstetrics group. We are also a referral center for two maisons de naissance. Our department also performs a high volume of benign gynecological surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries, as well as outpatient gynecological clinic and colposcopy.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and will be appointed to clinical practice at St-Mary's Hospital Center. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to academic endeavors of the Department, perform clinical duties, and attend the majority of departmental meetings and rounds. They will be an active member of the OBGYN on call group and will be allotted obstetrical call duties based on the group rules.

The successful candidate 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).

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 (or equivalent), or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;Have completed subspecialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology;Be recognized with a minimum 1-year fellowship, with certification by the Collège des Médecins du Québec or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);Hold a Master's degree or other postgraduate training (preferred, not required);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 Obstetrics and Gynecology
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

Posting Period: 30 days from date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

Cover letter and curriculum vitae;One (1) reference letter;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 . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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