Assistant Professor (Clinical) – Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine in Montréal

The McGill University Department of Medicine, Division of Respiratory Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position as a Clinician-Teacher at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical) based at St. Mary's Hospital Centre. This position is conditional on the Institution successfully obtaining a PEM (i.e. physician permit) for this position.

The Department of Medicine is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The St. Mary's Hospital Centre 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 Respiratory Service at St. Mary's Hospital Centre serves the community through a strong commitment to clinical care and teaching. Department members are supported in clinical research and administrative activities. Medical education is a central component of St. Mary's academic mission. St. Mary's Hospital Centre is an acute care community hospital located in the heart of Montréal.

The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice in the Department of Medicine, Division Respiratory Medicine at Saint-Mary's Hospital Centre. 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.

As a Clinician-Teacher, your major non-clinical focus will be on teaching the next generation of physicians, including both didactic and clinical teaching. Clinical duties will include regular scheduled outpatient clinics and in-patient care, including participation in the on-call rotation as a respiratory consultant and supervision of learners on the Internal Medicine clinical teaching units. Outpatient activities will include participation in a rapid investigation service and the management of sleep disorders. Academic responsibilities will include active participation in the Faculty's core teaching programs.

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 graduate 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

• Hold an MD or MDCM degree and be eligible for licensure in the province of Québec.
• Have completed subspecialty training in Respiratory Medicine (Pulmonology).
• 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 at least one additional year of advanced clinical and/or research training, including training in endobronchial ultrasound-guided sampling (EBUS).
• Have completed advanced training and demonstrated competence in invasive pleural procedures.
• Have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Medical Education, with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing an academic career focused on teaching.
• A clinical interest in interstitial lung disease will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English and French, or a commitment to acquiring the language skills necessary to practice medicine in Québec; candidates must be able to interact effectively in both languages with patients, families, and health-care professionals.

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.

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.

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