Assistant Professor (Clinical), Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Onco-Endocrinology (C1-261023)

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff as a Clinician-Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical). The successful candidate will be appointed to clinical practice in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

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 McGill University Health 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.

Our faculty members provide comprehensive care for the full spectrum of endocrine disorders. In addition, our physicians participate in and support numerous specialty and subspecialty clinics established both within our Division and in collaboration with other clinical disciplines. These multidisciplinary clinics bring together endocrinologists, other medical specialists, nurse educators, and dietitians, while also providing access to services such as psychology and insulin pump therapy support, among others.

Job Duties

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-Investigator, you will focus on directing a research program of sufficient calibre to publish in peer-reviewed journals and obtain funding from peer-reviewed agencies. Candidates interested in a Clinician-Investigator position will be expected to devote between 25-50% of their time to research.

The onco-endocrinologist will provide specialized consultation and longitudinal care for patients who develop endocrine complications associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, and other systemic cancer treatments. Clinical responsibilities will include the timely diagnosis and management of treatment-related endocrinopathies, including thyroiditis and thyroid dysfunction, hypophysitis, adrenal insufficiency, autoimmune diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis, as well as disorders of calcium and bone metabolism.

Working in close collaboration with oncology teams, the physician will help differentiate endocrine toxicities from cancer, or treatment-related complications, initiate urgent hormonal replacement therapy when indicated, and support the safe continuation, modification, or resumption of anticancer treatment. The role will also encompass pre-treatment risk assessment, ongoing biochemical monitoring, and survivorship care for patients with persistent or permanent endocrine sequelae. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of clinical pathways and practice guidelines, provide educational activities for healthcare professionals and trainees, and offer consultative support to community oncologists and endocrinologists involved in the care of patients across the region.

The incumbent will also be expected to be actively 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 have completed subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolism;
• Be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) in Endocrinology and Metabolism;
• Be eligible for licensure in Quebec and hold certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec;
• Have at least one additional year of clinical and /or research training in the area of Onco-Endocrinology;
• 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 Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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: Please submit your application within 30 days of date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

• A cover letter & curriculum vitae;
• A statement indicating your academic plans if you are successful in obtaining this position. Indicate your planned career path as a Clinician-Investigator. Describe your clinical time allocation and detail your teaching plans and plans for service to the academic community;
• The 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, 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 accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

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