Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Uveiti

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Position description

The McGill University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, invites applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. 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 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 Department seeks a highly motivated academic ophthalmologist with advanced subspecialty expertise in uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence through clinical care, teaching, research, and scholarly activity.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will possess fellowship-level expertise in the comprehensive management of ocular inflammatory disease, including anterior, intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis. Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates whose primary clinical identity and expertise are centered in uveitis, rather than applicants with limited adjunctive exposure obtained through other subspecialty training pathways.

The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in:

• advanced diagnostic evaluation and management of uveitic disease;
• ocular imaging and ocular ultrasonography relevant to ocular inflammation;
• systemic immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapy for ocular inflammatory disease.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the continued growth and advancement of a high-volume tertiary/quaternary uveitis service within the Department. A minimum of approximately 2 days per week of dedicated uveitis-focused clinical activity will be expected, with participation in shared clinical service responsibilities, including after-hours care, as appropriate.

In addition, the incumbent will be expected to actively participate in all core missions of an academic ophthalmology department, including:

• clinical care;
• undergraduate, postgraduate, and fellowship education;
• clinical and/or translational research;
• scholarly dissemination and academic leadership.

The successful candidate will also be expected to provide excellent clinical and surgical teaching and supervision to medical students, residents, and fellows, and will be expected to develop or participate in innovative scholarly initiatives and collaborative research activities. Development of an independent externally funded research program is encouraged.

Depending on the successful candidate’s training, clinical privileges, departmental needs, and institutional resources, the position may also include participation/collaboration in surgical management of uveitic disease and related ophthalmic conditions.

The successful applicant may also be required to contribute to departmental strategic initiatives related to innovative care delivery models, teleophthalmology, and improved access to subspecialty ophthalmic care for underserved populations.

Clinical resources, operating room access, laser allocation (if applicable), infrastructure support, clinical availability (if applicable) and scope of practice will be determined through applicable MUHC processes and according to institutional priorities, departmental needs, and available resources.

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 academic and service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and collegiality is expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Candidates must:

• Hold or be eligible for licensure in ophthalmology in the province of Quebec;
• Have completed recognized subspecialty fellowship training in uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease;
• Demonstrate expertise in the medical management of complex ocular inflammatory disease, including systemic immunomodulatory therapy;
• Demonstrate evidence of scholarly activity and/or clinical research productivity;
• Demonstrate strong potential for academic leadership, collaboration, innovation, 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.

Additional advanced graduate training (e.g., MSc, MPH, PhD, or equivalent) is considered an asset.

Assets:

• Education: Additional advanced graduate training (e.g., MSc, MPH, PhD, or equivalent) is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated Commitment to Teaching: A strong dedication to resident and fellow education, with an ability to contribute meaningfully to both clinical and academic teaching programs;
• Institutional Engagement: A willingness and ability to contribute to broader institutional goals through active participation in both academic and administrative initiatives;
• Collaborative Leadership in Uveitis Service: A collegial and team-oriented approach to managing a high-volume uveitis service, including shared responsibilities during regular clinical hours and after-hours care.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant/Associate 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 in one pdf:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Statement of research;
• 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’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.