Job Description

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Position Description
The McGill University Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position as member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical). This will be a three-year, renewable appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH)--a member facility of the CIUSSS-West-Central Montreal and 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 Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery is part of McGill University, Canada's most international university, which is in vibrant, multicultural Montreal, in the francophone province of Quebec. The neuroscience community at McGill and in greater Montreal is one of the largest and most diverse in North America.
The Division of Neurology has active clinical and basic research programs in cerebrovascular disease as well as clinical and clinical research programs in movement disorders, behavioural neurology, demyelinating diseases, autonomic nervous system disorders, neuromuscular diseases and basic science research activities in the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and leads strong clinical neuroscience teaching programs in undergraduate and postgraduate medicine.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Neurology of Neurosurgery. They will actively contribute to a strong interdisciplinary clinical and/or clinical research program in movement disorders at McGill University.
The successful candidate will be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill's academic mission (e.g., teaching, research, supervision of graduate students, and involvement in academic and administrative committees). They will provide excellent clinical teaching and supervision to diverse residents and medical students and are expected to pursue scholarly activities in advancing clinical care in movement disorders.
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, and hold or be eligible for, licensure as a neurologist in the province of Quebec;
• Clinician-Scientists with MD-PhD or equivalent research-intensive training are strongly encouraged to apply;
• Have established specialized expertise in the diagnosis and management of movement disorders;
• Have at least one year of fellowship training at a recognized training program;
• Have five years of post-fellowship clinical practice with a movement disorder focus;
• Have applicable medical education skills and commit to the development of a well-defined clinical/clinical-research program;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas;
• 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 Neurology and Neurosurgery
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-time
Posting Period: 30 days from posting
The following supporting documents are required (combined in one pdf):

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Statement of research/commitment to education;
• 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.
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.
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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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