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Position Description:

The McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Segal Cancer Centre of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) 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 teacher/clinician-investigator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical) based at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). The professorial rank will be determined according to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

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 Segal Cancer Centre is part of the Jewish General Hospital, which is one of the 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.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology where they will be expected to have relevant clinical experience and expertise in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. The incumbent is a dynamic and academically driven, Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncologist with a strong focus on clinical trials and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into oncology research and clinical care. As a clinician-investigator, the successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in advancing GI cancer therapeutics, fostering innovation in trial design and execution, and contributing to the department’s strategic vision in data-driven, and AI-enabled oncology.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary GI oncology team composed of a diverse team of experts dedicated to providing patient-centered care to our community and committed to contributing to a legacy of academic rigor and clinical innovation. The incumbent will be expected to practice as a medical oncologist at the Segal Cancer Centre in the Department of Medicine's Division of Medical Oncology at the Jewish General Hospital, and as a faculty member at the McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Clinical Care

- Provide expert, patient-centered care to individuals with GI malignancies, including colorectal, upper GI, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cancer;
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborative care pathway;
- Maintain a focused but balanced clinical practice that supports academic productivity;
- Participate in in-patient ward rotation and hospital-based consultation service.

Clinical Trials and Research

- Lead and expand a portfolio of GI oncology clinical trials (phase I–III), including investigator-initiated and cooperative group studies;
- Serve as Principal Investigator and/or Co-Principal Investigator on clinical trials, with an emphasis on innovative trial design and translational endpoint;
- Collaborate with clinical research units, sponsors, and regulatory teams to ensure high-quality trial conduct and patient accrual;
- Mentor trainees, fellows, and junior faculty in clinical research and trial methodology.

AI and Innovation in Oncology

- Contribute to the development and implementation of AI-driven tools in oncology, such as predictive modeling, clinical decision support, and outcomes research;
- Support the ethical, responsible, and clinically meaningful adoption of AI technologies within the oncology department.

Education and Academic Contributions

- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professional;
- Contribute to academic conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education activities;
- Engage in scholarly activity resulting in peer-reviewed publications and presentation;
- Commitment to mentorship, career development, and work-life integration.

The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., teaching and supervision of clinical trainees and/or graduate students, 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 (or equivalent) and must hold, or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;

Have completed postgraduate clinical training in Internal Medicine;

Hold certification in Medical Oncology, with certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);

Additional graduate training (e.g., MSc or PhD) will be considered an asset;

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, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: This is a nil salary appointment
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period:  30 days from publication date

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

Cover letter and curriculum vitae;

Statement of research (if including other supporting items, combine to make 1 PDF);

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.

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 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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