Chair – Department of Anesthesia

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The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of McGill University is conducting a search for an internationally respected academic physician to lead the educational and research activities of the Department of Anesthesia. The Department of Anesthesia is one of the most research-intensive anesthesia departments across Canada and is composed of approximately 130 clinicians and scientists working on the McGill downtown campus and at the Jewish General Hospital, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), St. Mary’s Hospital, and their research institutes, as well as all other McGill-affiliated hospital sites.

The successful applicant will direct the academic activities of McGill's Department of Anesthesia, promoting excellence in clinical innovation, teaching and research at all of its sites. The initial appointment to the Chair position is for a five-year term, with the possibility of a tenure stream professorial position, depending on the applicant’s academic profile and experience. All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

The successful candidate is an energetic and thoughtful leader with demonstrated abilities to manage change and encourage excellence in complex, high-stakes environments while creating a positive and team-building atmosphere. The Department is proud to host a respectful, multi-disciplinary and inclusive work setting in its multiple areas of activity, which includes the training of a diverse group of students. A track record of mentorship and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion are also expected.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

The successful candidate is expected to:

• be an academic physician at the associate or full professor level; and possess anesthesia specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FPCPC), or from an equivalent organization;

• have a major interest in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education;

• demonstrate excellence in clinical, research and/or education environments;

• be able to provide a vision for the Department of Anesthesia and be an energetic and influential leader with demonstrated abilities in team-building and in implementation of change;

• provide leadership in the recruitment, mentoring, and development of faculty to their full potential;

• encourage collaborative clinical and academic work between the different sites of the Department and between different Departments of the University and hospitals;

• have experience administering an academic medical unit or some other form of leadership in academic medicine;

• be licensed or eligible for licensure in the province of Québec;

• be fluent in English. A working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within few years of appointment is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their application within 60 days of publication of this advertisement.

The following supporting documents are required:

• A cover letter that includes a description of your leadership experience and aptitudes. Also include a statement indicating your personal academic plans/career path and intentions related to teaching, research, and service to the academic community;

• Curriculum vitae;

• The names and contact information of three referees.

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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, [email protected].

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