Academic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgery – Academic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

The Department of Surgery (www.surgery.queensu.ca) at Queen’s University is seeking an Academic Orthopaedic Surgeon who has Fellowship training in hand and wrist surgery for a Geographically Full-Time position. The preferred candidate will be an established academic surgeon at the rank of Associate Professor or higher, and must have an excellent record of success working in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment.  Additional fellowship subspecialty training will strengthen the candidate’s application but is not mandatory.  They must also demonstrate the strong potential for outstanding educational contributions and exhibit proven excellence in scholarly research.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate / fellowship qualifications prior to appointment, and have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree i.e. MSc, PhD.

The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with Orthopaedic Surgeons at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre and will also participate in the general Orthopaedic call schedule. As a full-time member of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching, supervision and mentorship of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts outstanding students.  Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario.  It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university.  The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca).

The review of applications will begin on May 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are to include a letter summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position, a CV, and the names and full contact information of three referees. Complete applications are to be directed to: Dr. John Rudan, Head, Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Victory 3, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Fax: (613) 544-9174, Email: [email protected]

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements:  “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”.  Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.  

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Department of Surgery at the (613) 533-2660.