Academic jobs in Canada

The McGill University Department of Emergency Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) is 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. The JGH is part of the Integrated Health and Social Services University Network for West-Central Montreal (CIUSSS West-Central Montreal), a comprehensive health network that includes specialty hospitals, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, and other health and social service organizations.

The JGH Emergency Department is among the busiest in Quebec, with over 95,000 visits annually. It serves a high-acuity, diverse patient population, with particular strengths in cardiology, oncology, and geriatrics. Faculty members affiliated with the Department of Emergency Medicine bring expertise in areas such as: Emergency Department administration and flow optimization, medical education and academic leadership, health informatics and clinical decision support, virtual care, quality improvement and patient safety, point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), and medical simulation.

In addition to providing exemplary clinical care, the successful candidate will play an active role in the teaching and supervision of learners at all levels, including undergraduate medical students, residents, and fellows. This includes bedside teaching, participation in formal academic activities, and involvement in curriculum development where appropriate.

• Hold an MD degree, and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the Province of Québec;
• 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 specialty training in Emergency Medicine;
• Demonstrate a commitment to, and evidence of, high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy with a record of collegiality and synergistic collaboration;
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire the necessary language skills to practice medicine in Québec.

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.