Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine (C1-260921)

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position as a Clinician-Teacher at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure. This position is conditional on the Institution successfully obtaining a PEM (i.e. physician permit) for this position.

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 St. Mary’s Hospital 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 Respiratory Service at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre serves the community through a strong commitment to clinical care and teaching. Department members are supported in clinical research and administrative activities. Medical education is a central component of St. Mary’s academic mission. St. Mary’s Hospital Centre is an acute care community hospital located in the heart of Montréal.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice in the Department of Medicine, Division Respiratory Medicine at Saint-Mary’s Hospital Centre.

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.

Clinical duties will include regular scheduled outpatient clinics and in‑patient care, including participation in the on‑call rotation as a respiratory consultant and supervision of learners on the Internal Medicine clinical teaching units. Outpatient activities will include participation in a rapid investigation service and the management of sleep disorders. Academic responsibilities will include active participation in the Faculty’s core teaching programs.

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 graduate 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 or MDCM degree and be eligible for licensure in the province of Québec.
• •Have completed subspecialty training in Respiratory Medicine (Pulmonology).
• •Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent).
• •Be certified by the Collège des médecins du Québec.
• •Have completed at least one additional year of advanced clinical and/or research training, including training in endobronchial ultrasound–guided sampling (EBUS).
• •Have completed advanced training and demonstrated competence in invasive pleural procedures.
• •Have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Education, with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing an academic career focused on teaching.
• •A clinical interest in interstitial lung disease will be considered an asset.
• •Demonstrate proficiency in English and French, or a commitment to acquiring the language skills necessary to practice medicine in Québec; candidates must be able to interact effectively in both languages with patients, families, and health‑care professionals.

• Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory 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

Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

• •a cover letter & curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document)
• •A statement indicating your academic plans if you are successful in obtaining this position. Indicate your planned career path as a Clinician-Teacher. Describe your preferred research time allocation and detail your teaching plans, research plans and plans for service to the academic community;
• •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.