Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Position Description

The McGill University Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical) with a focus in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction. The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful qualifications and experience. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. We offer a dynamic, multidisciplinary, clinical, academic, and research environment that fosters clinical excellence, innovative teaching, and clinical research opportunities.

The successful candidate will join a collegial, academically engaged department with a reputation for clinical excellence and innovation. The position will be primarily based at the Jewish General Hospital—a major teaching hospital 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.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive care in head and neck surgical oncology including reconstructive services with strong emphasis on microvascular free flap reconstruction. In addition, the incumbent will play a key role in further development of head and neck oncology services within a multidisciplinary service with strong collaborations with medical and radiation oncology, and allied health services at the Jewish General Hospital. In helping to further develop otolaryngology-head and neck surgery services and academic programs at the Jewish General Hospital, the successful candidate will foster collaboration with hospital leadership and allied health teams.

The incumbent will also be expected to foster collaborations with the head and neck services at the McGill University Health Centre within the McGill Head and Neck Cancer Program, including the education and the research mission of the program.

The successful candidate must provide full-spectrum head and neck surgery and reconstructive services, with emphasis in microvascular free flap reconstruction, participate in head and neck multidisciplinary tumor board and all initiatives of the head and neck services at the JGH.

The successful candidate must participate in providing emergency otolaryngology consultations across the hospital inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and emergency departments. The incumbent will also be required to teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and academic settings; participate in clinical or translational research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities in head and neck oncology; contribute actively to departmental, university, and hospital committees or service activities; and, support the growth and development of the Jewish General Hospital’s ENT programs, strengthening its role within McGill’s academic health network.

The incumbent will also be expected to 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.

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

• Applicants must hold a medical degree and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Applicants must have completed training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with subspecialty training in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction, and be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• Applicants must have completed a 12-month fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction by the start date;
• Additional graduate training in the form of a master’s degree or PhD degree would be an asset;
• Applicant must demonstrate excellence in general ENT practice, teaching, and academic productivity;
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care;
• 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 Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Employee Type

Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')

Rank

Assistant/Associate Professor

Salary

Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.

Job Status

Full-time

Posting Period

Applications must be received within 30 days of posting

Required Documents

The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• statement of research
• names and contact information of three referees

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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