Academic Thrombosis Specialist

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences (Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre) Hamilton invite applicants for an Academic Physician with expertise in thromboembolism to join the Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism. This is a full-time faculty position. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants will have completed specialty training in Internal Medicine and further fellowship training in Thromboembolism. Completion of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Area of Focused Competence (AFC) Diploma Program in Adult Thrombosis Medicine would be an asset.

The successful candidate will provide clinical Thromboembolism in-patient services at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton and will contribute to the outpatient service in the city. The individual will be reporting to the Division Director of Hematology & Thromboembolism; Lead, Clinical Thromboembolism Program and Head of Service, Thromboembolism, Hamilton Health Sciences.

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism and be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. Depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, either a Research Educator or Clinician Educator stream to promotion and tenure can be considered. The successful candidate should have a proven track record in undergraduate and/or postgraduate education and will be expected to fully participate in all the appropriate departmental and divisional educational activities.

Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.

Expressions of interest should include:

  • A curriculum vitae and cover letter
  • A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
  • Names and contact information of three professional referees; letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process

 

All qualified applicants are encouraged apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or

“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

 

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online to Job Opening 42257 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

 

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or

Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or

School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.