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Position Description:
The McGill University Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate 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 McGill University Department of Radiology is proud of its longstanding foundation of excellence in both clinical and educational activities. As an academic department, teaching is of paramount importance. Our Residency Program is robust and recognized nationally and internationally. Our Fellowship Program is also very successful and attracts trainees from all over the world. Steeped in history and clinical/teaching excellence, our dedicated team of experts are committed to providing valuable and trend-setting educational experiences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The JGH Department of Radiology is combined with the Department of Nuclear Medicine under Medical Imaging. About 180,000 exams (e.g., radiography, CT, US, MRI) are performed annually within the Diagnostic Radiology department. The JGH has over 600 beds and recently expanded its footprint with the addition of a new pavilion. The Department of Radiology currently has two MRI systems (1.5T and 3T) and three CT scanners. Two of the 2 CT scanners will be soon be upgraded with state-of-the-art technology. The Nuclear Medicine department has recently acquired a new PET scan system. The entire Department of Radiology will be undergoing a complete 2–3-year renovation, which will include two new IR suites with one having CT-angiography capabilities.
Exceptional research opportunities exist both within the department and across departmental boundaries within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the University. The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH)—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 involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The incumbent will be responsible for clinical, teaching, and research activities within the department, which currently includes 16 full-time fellowship trained radiologists. The practice at the JGH is general radiology with specialized training and interpretation.
The incumbent will be expected to interpret a diverse array of radiological examinations, including plain radiography, US, mammography, CT, and MRI exams. They will also be expected to participate in diagnostic evening shifts and on-call duties. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in tumor boards on a rotational basis.
The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
McGill faculty members are also 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:
Candidates must:
Hold an MD degree, and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
Be certified by the Royal College (FRCPC) in Diagnostic Radiology;
Have completed subspecialty training in Breast Imaging in North America;
Be eligible for a license to practise medicine from the Collège des médecins du Québec;
Having an additional 6-month specialty training in ENT (3 months) or cardiac imaging (3 months) will be considered an asset;
Bilingual language skills (French or 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 Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Job Type: Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule.
Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
A cover letter & curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document);
Statement of research (if including other documents, combine to make 1 pdf);
The names and contact information of three referees.
Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.
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, [email protected].
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
