Associate or Full Professor (Clinical) and JGH Division Director, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine (C1-250828)

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (Clinical) as a member of the Contract Academic Staff based at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The JGH is one of McGill’s major teaching hospitals 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 Division of Geriatric Medicine is a dynamic group of Royal College Geriatricians and Care of the Elderly Family Physicians. The group provides high-quality patient-centered care for patients with acute and complex chronic medical conditions. The Division’s current areas of clinical activity include geriatric consultation services in the ER and on all inpatient units in the hospital. The Division cares for approximately 50 inpatients on a daily basis, including 28 on the acute care Geriatrics ward. The outpatient clinics include the Geriatric Assessment Unit, Memory Clinic, Falls and Fracture Prevention Clinic, and the Senior Oncology Clinic. The Division of Geriatrics is a leader of the hospital-wide AAPA (Approche Adaptée aux Personnes Agées) and HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) programs. All members of the Division play an important role in teaching of medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows. The Division of Geriatric Medicine has always demonstrated strong commitment to the community; as such, the successful candidate will continue to foster strong community ties.
 

Job Duties

Please see the Department of Medicine (DOM) website for McGill DOM Career path definitions. Our career path definitions specify typical ranges of time allotted to clinical work, teaching (clinical and didactic), research and administration.

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader who as Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the Jewish General Hospital will have a demonstrated record of success in academic performance and leadership with an ability to transform existing programs given the evolving clinical needs of our patients and the rapidly evolving Quebec healthcare system. The successful candidate will fulfill administrative responsibilities for the Division as it relates to the institution, the university, and the Quebec government.

The incumbent will draw on their strong interpersonal skills to inspire best practices and innovation. They will take a high performing Division to the next level of clinical and academic excellence. It is expected that the successful candidate will provide strategic direction, driving and fostering advancements in patient care, research, and teaching excellence within the Division. The incumbent will also spearhead and promote independent and collaborative research, mentor and guide a team of dedicated professionals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care, and fulfill administrative responsibilities at the institution.

The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of graduate students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
 

All 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

Candidates must:

• Hold an MD degree and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;

• Have completed subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine;

• Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);

• Be certified by the Collège des médecins du Québec;  

• Have leadership experience;

• Demonstrate academic accomplishment in Geriatrics research and teaching;

• Have clinical expertise suited to tertiary hospital settings;

• Have experience in training students, residents, and fellows in clinical settings;

• 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 Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Associate/Full Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of date of posting
 

The following supporting documents are required:

• A cover letter that includes a description of your leadership experience and aptitudes in addition to your preliminary plans for the Division if you are selected to lead the Division. Also include a statement indicating your personal academic plans/career path. Describe your preferred research time allocation and detail your teaching plans, research plans and plans for service to the academic community;

• Curriculum vitae;

• The names and contact information of three referees.

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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.

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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