Academic Obstetrician/Gynecologist

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario invites applications for one full-time academic Obstetricians/Gynecologists in the Special category: this position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position. The successful candidate will join the staff at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. The position start dates will be in 2027 and can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre leading in clinical integrative care, education and research. Through collaboration and innovation, the department of Education and Learning fosters a dynamic learning culture committed to high-quality educational initiatives. The Centre for Learning, Education and Simulation (CELS) welcomes new members and provides a framework and support for innovative educational and simulation initiatives. The Research Institute at SJHH supports our research program and Innovation work is supported by our Chief Innovation Officer. Our dedicated Quality and Patient Safety Committee supports comprehensive reviews using a just culture lens and in collaboration with the Research Institute supports Quality Initiatives and Research. SJHH is committed to advancing Women’s Health Care for our patients and families.

We are a diverse group of 12 OBGYN including academic generalists, advanced gynecologic surgery, robotic surgery, colposcopy, dedicated OB and GYN ultrasound including advanced pelvic scanning and low and medium risk obstetrics.

The successful academic OB/GYN will have training and experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with additional postgraduate training beyond a residency program, such as fellowship, master’s or other advanced degree. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a focus on simulation, quality, EDI and/or an area of focus in Women’s Health that will advance our care at SJHH.

The successful candidate is expected to have experience and commitment to teaching all levels of learners, including medical students, residents and clinical fellows, and will provide leadership and training to future physicians. Research is supported collaboratively through the McMaster Department of OBGYN and the Research Institute at SJHH.

The candidate will be expected to fully participate in all appropriate departmental and divisional administrative and educational activities.

The position is a full-time faculty position in the Special Appointment category, for a period of three years (renewable). Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.Salary is comprised of, largely, fee-for-service activities. There is Alternate Funding Plan support for academic and educational activities. For more information about the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, please visit:

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for these positions. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship;
however, all applicantsmust include one of the following statements:Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement:

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at View phone number on ca.hrm.tc or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.

If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection procedure, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at View phone number on ca.hrm.tc-HR (22247).

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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