Job Description

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The McGill University Department of Anesthesia in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites 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.
The McGill University Department of Anesthesia is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research missions support excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. Our dedicated team of experts are committed to offering a dynamic, multidisciplinary, clinical, academic, and research environment that fosters clinical excellence, innovative teaching, and clinical research opportunities.
The successful candidate will be based 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 MUHC is a world-renowned tertiary care institution; it offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that fosters clinical excellence, innovative teaching, and research opportunities.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Anesthesia. They are an experienced anesthesiologist with recognized expertise in interventional pain management. The incumbent will have extensive experience in chronic and interventional pain medicine, with a strong record of academic engagement, clinical leadership, and teaching.
The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound-and fluoroscopy-guided pain procedures, such as nerve and plexus blocks, radiofrequency ablation, epidural and sympathetic interventions, vertebral augmentation, and neuromodulation techniques. Relevant experience in developing or directing pain fellowship programs and mentoring trainees will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will join the Adult Pain Management Unit (AEPMU) of the MUHC and contribute primarily to clinical interventional pain services, as well as to the department's educational and research missions.
Primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing interventional and consultative pain management services within the AEPMU and affiliated clinics;
• Performing advanced procedures under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance for the management of acute and chronic pain;
• Teaching and supervising fellows, residents, and medical students in pain medicine and regional techniques;
• Participating in scholarly and clinical research related to pain management and anesthesia;
• Contributing to departmental academic initiatives, curriculum development, and continuing professional education.

Although the primary focus of the position is pain medicine, the successful candidate will also contribute to a limited portion of their clinical activity to general adult anesthesia practice as required by departmental needs.
The successful candidate will also be expected to be involved in relevant aspects of McGill's academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of 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:
Candidates must:

• Hold an MD degree, and hold or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Possess anesthesia specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCPC), or equivalent;
• Hold, or be eligible for, certification by the College des medecins du Quebec;
• Have formal fellowship training and/or extensive experience in interventional pain management;
• Show evidence of academic productivity and teaching excellence;
• 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 Anesthesia
Employee Type
Contract Academic Staff (Clinical)
Rank:
Assistant 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 the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• statement of research
• names and contact information of three referees

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Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
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'Universite McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorite des activites d'enseignement et de recherche s'effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l'utilisation de l'anglais pour la communication orale et ecrite.
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 . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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