ACADEMIC OBSTETRICIAN & GYNAECOLOGIST
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Queen’s University is seeking a qualified obstetrician gynecologist with Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) skills for a Geographically Full-Time (GFT) position. Qualified applicants must have an MD (or equivalent), and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position includes participation in the shared Obstetrical weekday/night and weekend call schedule.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to educational activities and exhibit strong potential for innovative scholarly contributions. Preference will be given to applicants whose CV and letters of reference can attest to the applicant's ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment; and to contribute to both the clinical activity of the Division and academic productivity of the Department.
The Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Queen’s University has eight members, who have busy clinical practices and contribute to the administrative, educational and research activities of the Department. There is a fully accredited and excellent residency training program, and all Departmental Members are expected to participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical training programs at Queen's University. The clinical program is based at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre.
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).
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ 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 from each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada, Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applicants 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 inform us and we will make arrangements.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please direct applications including curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees, in confidence to:
Dr. Graeme N. Smith,
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Queen’s University – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7
Tel: 613-548-1372 | Fax: 613- 548-1330 | Email: gns@queensu.ca
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