Medicine - Assistant Professor, Educational Scientist 3-year term (Surgery)

The Division of Urology in the Department of Surgery, McMaster University, invites applications for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Contractually-Limited Appointment Category for a three-year period to commence July 1, 2025.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

Culture that is inclusive
Research that impacts
Education that inspires
Advancement for all
Transformation through innovation
Excellence in patient care

Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in Health Professional Education or Health Research Methodology and will allocate approximately 70% of their time to spearheading their own research program. This program will be in harmony with the educational objectives of the Division of Urology within the Department of Surgery. Additionally, 20% of their time will be devoted to educational activities. They will also serve as a research and methodology consultant on urology educational/clinical research projects, and mentor and supervise faculty and students in educational scholarship. The remaining 10% percent of their time will be dedicated to administrative or committee responsibilities. We offer excellent benefits, and remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank and position duties and responsibilities.

Applications should be accompanied by:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, description of areas of teaching and scholarly expertise
• a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
• The names and contact information of three references. Please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.

Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025.

Please direct applications to: 

Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Professor and Chair,
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
Institute for Applied Health Sciences
4^th Floor, 1400 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8

Email [email protected]

All applicants will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey -  Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Vaccination Mandate - FHS
This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.