Medicine - Assistant Professor, Clinical (Radiation Oncology)

Reference : C3-250306

Faculty of Medicine – Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

Position description
The McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology 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 (Clinical) based at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure. This appointment is for a temporary medical leave replacement.

The McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will join an academic and high-volume comprehensive division of radiation oncology at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)—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.

The Division of Radiation Oncology of the MUHC is located at the Cedars Cancer Centre on the Glen campus of the MUHC in a vibrant research, clinical, and training environment opened in May 2015. State- of-the-art equipment includes 6 True-beam accelerators, 1 Cyberknife, 1 Nucletron HDR afterloader for brachytherapy, 3 CT-simulators, and one 3T MRI simulator. PET-CT is available on-site for treatment planning purposes. Specialty radiation therapy techniques offered by the department include IORT, HDR brachytherapy, fractionated radiosurgery, SABR, IMRT, IGRT, 3D-conformal radiotherapy, and Cyberknife and Linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery.

The division also offers a large spectrum of research programs which includes strong participation in co- operative groups including NRG (RTOG, NSABP, GOG), CCTG and COG, as well as investigator-initiated and translational research. Close collaboration with our world-renowned Medical Physics Unit is a major strength. The division has developed a translational research platform for the identification of biomarkers of response to new therapies and a strong translational radiation biology research program with laboratories at the Research Institute of the MUHC, providing access to outstanding core facilities and expertise, including a transgenic mouse facility, imaging facility and flow cytometry.

Job Duties
The successful candidate will be based primarily (at least 60% of time) at the MUHC’s Cedars Cancer Centre, although duties may include off-site clinics and coverage within the McGill RUIS. They will be expected to demonstrate a track record of previous experience in conducting and coordinating original research at the clinical and/or basic science levels. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in division/department teaching and mentoring of students and residents, and in continuing education activities.

The incumbent will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology; they will be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in clinical education. 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 (or equivalent);
• Have completed subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology;
• Have completed additional post-residency training, or have plans for post-residency training, such as a clinical fellowship, MSc. or PhD.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates with sub-specialization in breast cancer, genito- urinary tumors and SBRT;
• Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• Hold certification, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Be certified by the Collège des médecins du Québec;
• Demonstrate scientific productivity, including publications in the field of radiation oncology, and should be able to provide expertise in designing, conducting, and analyzing quality improvement, clinical or basic science research projects;
• Bilingual language skills (French and English) are preferred, or a commitment to acquire these language skills at the level needed to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in English and in French with patients, families and health care professionals.

JOB DETAILS
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, MUHC
Job Type: Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Job status: Full-time
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Posting period: 30 days from the date of publication

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill_Careers/job/MUHC-GLEN/Assistant-Professor--Clinical---Gerald-Bronfman-Department-of-Oncology--Division-of-Radiation-Oncology--C3-250306-_JR0000063634 

The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• 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, 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, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

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