Academic Cardiac Surgeon (Hamilton)

Academic Cardiac Surgeon – Temporary – Hamilton General Hospital

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences are seeking an academic Cardiac Surgeon. Hamilton Health Sciences serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents providing comprehensive care across the sites of Hamilton Health Sciences. Our academic cardiac surgeons perform over 1,600 open‑heart cases annually. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an essential role in the support of other programs including Interventional Cardiology, Thrombosis, and Vascular Surgery. The Cardiac Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery, McMaster University has a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Cardiac Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education programs.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

• Culture that is inclusive
• Research that impacts
• Education that inspires
• Advancement for all
• Transformation through innovation
• Excellence in patient care

Please visit the CREATE website for further information.

The successful candidate will be located at the Hamilton General Hospital Site and will be expected to demonstrate experience and training in the management of cardiac surgery appropriate for a tertiary academic referral centre. Formal fellowship training in the areas of minimally invasive and catheter‑based valve surgeries would be an asset. Familiarity with lead extraction would be of benefit, as would expertise working in a residency training program. Previous experience and a track record in academic research are expected.

The successful candidate will be expected to show evidence of exceptional interpersonal and team‑oriented skills with initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the Cardiac Surgery Service. This is a full‑time academic appointment in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, and McMaster University and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A commitment to surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in the academic initiatives of the Cardiac Surgery Division, including leadership in research. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, including resident education and training in Cardiac Surgery. Divisional members also support undergraduate as well as postgraduate training.

Applicants must have a Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. 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 applications must 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.”

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university‑based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• Description of previous academic experience, as well as specialty training. Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions may have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.
• Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community‑based or other profession settings (2‑page maximum).
• Provide the names and contact information of three professional referees; letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

Applicants are invited to apply online to job opening 76321 at addressed to:

Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Professor and Chair
Department of Surgery
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University

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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 racialised 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:

• Human Resources Service Centre at View phone number on ca.talent.com‑HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

Vaccination Mandate – FHS:

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.

Interview Experience

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