Job Opportunities

HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ONCOLOGY

Queen’s Health Sciences

Queen’s University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre & Providence Care

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee roots. There is also a significant Métis community and there are First Peoples from other Nations across Turtle Island present here today.

Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) and its affiliated teaching hospitals (Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care) invite applications for the position of Head of the Department of Oncology.  Th Oncology Department leads a strong regional cancer program in southeastern Ontario that drives high quality and standardized cancer care. The Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and Kingston Health Sciences Centre provides advanced and complex cancer care to a catchment population of over 500,000 people.

As an innovative and visionary leader, the Head, Department of Oncology will lead and support oncology clinical activities across the continuum of care in southeastern Ontario.  The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in academic leadership, with the ability to manage teams that will foster excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The preferred candidate will also be a strategic and creative thinker, who will leverage existing strengths in the Department, the University, and beyond to advance Oncology as a discipline. We are searching for an individual with a drive to contribute to the advancement of long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with University, Hospitals, provincial and community stakeholders, including Cancer Care Ontario. In order to do so, they will exhibit excellent relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to represent and advance the interests of both the Department of Oncology and QHS. A comprehensive, demonstrated understanding of the full healthcare system spectrum, from primary care to acute to subacute, long term and community care will be key for this role.

The Queen's Department of Oncology is known internationally for programs of excellence in clinical trials, health services research, and global oncology. Regionally, the Department of Oncology has established the Queen’s University Improving Cancer Care Initiative (QUICC) that aims to improve the cancer care of patients in our region. The Department of Oncology also partners with basic, translational, health services, and clinical trials researchers in the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute (QCRI). Importantly, the Department of Oncology includes the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) which is an academic cooperative oncology group that designs and conducts clinical trials testing cancer therapy, supportive are and prevention interventions across Canada. CCTG is proud to be one of the national programs of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the only non-American partner of the US National Clinical Trials Network, and collaborates with research cooperative groups around the world.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract 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. For information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

As an academic physician, qualified applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The successful applicant will hold a full-time academic appointment at Queen’s University. Preference will be given to applicants with proven cross-disciplinary leadership abilities and at least 10 years’ experience in academic Oncology. However, all applicants with a desire to lead a cohesive and growing clinical and academic department are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in shared clinical care services.

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.

Applications are invited from all qualified individuals. The review of applications will commence on January 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations (the former to be accompanied by a letter of interest summarizing relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference including the names and full contact information of each referee), are to be directed to the co-chairs of the Committee, Dr. Diane Lougheed, Vice-Dean, Clinical, QHS and Dr. Mike Fitzpatrick, Chief of Staff & Executive Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs, KHSC, c/o Kristy Lodewyks, HR & Staffing Operations Manager, at kristy.lodewyks@queensu.ca. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Kristy Lodewyks to request a detailed copy of the role description.  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 Kristy Lodewyks as indicated above.

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 people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ 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. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is a cooperative oncology group that designs and administers clinical trials in cancer therapy, supportive care, and prevention across Canada and internationally. We support a collaborative network of researchers, physicians, scientists, and statisticians internationally recognized for finding the treatments that give people with cancer longer, better quality lives.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an outstanding and visionary cancer trialist for the position of Senior Investigator (SI). Expertise in cancer clinical trial methods and conduct is required. Interest/expertise in investigational new drugs, symptom science/supportive care, patient reported outcomes, application of real world evidence and clinical trials is desirable but not required. As one of our Senior Investigators you will be co-principal investigator of individual trials, and leader within the CCTG program and the CCTG scientific committees. Senior Investigators also have Faculty appointments at Queen’s University. The successful candidates will join an internationally recognized group of cancer trial experts. They will participate in scientific and policy decision-making of the CCTG, provide scientific and administrative leadership to the overall scientific strategy of the group, identify new research opportunities, contribute to CCTG / trial activities within an inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and healthy work environment. Senior Investigators are leaders within the scientific committees in their areas of responsibility and mentors/teachers for students and trainees. MD Senior Investigators have the opportunity for a limited clinical practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, with CCTG Scientific Committee Chairs and Committees the development of research proposals and trials that align with the Committee and CCTG priorities.
• Provide medical and scientific oversight of clinical trials including eligibility, safety, analyses, and publication.
• Contribute to the development of the strategic goals of CCTG, including cancer trials, education, trial methodology and participant engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or PhD.
• MD candidates should have specialty qualificationsin an oncology related discipline (medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, hematology).
• Graduate or fellowship training in a relevant field, for example, clinical epidemiology, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Meet criteria for appointment to an appropriate Department at Queen’s University. Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract 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 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 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.

Applicants should forward a copy of their curriculum vitae, letter of application and list of three potential referees, including their names, addresses and email to:

Dr. Janet E Dancey, Director, Canadian Cancer Trials Group Cancer Research Institute
10 Stuart Street Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
jdancey@ctg.queensu.ca

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 Kristy Vandervelde, Human Resources Officer, kristy.vandervelde@ctg.queensu.ca

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 individuals who self-identify as members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, racialized communities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Queen’s is committed to fostering an institutional culture which recognizes and respects the equal dignity and worth of all who seek to participate in the life, work, and mission of the University. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

QNS in Indigenous Health and Aging 

The Department of Public Health Sciences in Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a Queen’s National Scholar (QNS) position in Indigenous Health and Aging. The position is a full-time tenure-track/tenured position at Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor rank, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2024. The QNS in Indigenous Health and Aging is one of seven QNS being recruited this year in support of Queen’s interdisciplinary Indigenous Studies Program and new Major and Joint-Honours in Indigenous Studies. Further information on the Queen’s National Scholar Program can be found on the website of the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at: https://www.queensu.ca/provost/queens-national-scholars-program

Applicants must be Indigenous persons with clear and demonstrable ties to Indigenous community(ies). In accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions – Interim Policy, applicants will be required to provide documents confirming their Indigenous identity. Shortlisted candidates will have their identity verified prior to being invited to interview and only applicants whose identities have been positively verified will proceed to the interview stage of the hiring process.

The successful candidate should hold the PhD or equivalent degree in epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline, with a focus on Indigenous Health, which should be completed by the appointment start date. Candidates “all but dissertation” (ABD) in their PhD will be considered; however these candidates must include a clear plan for degree completion and transition into a faculty position. In addition to academic qualifications, applicants are encouraged to highlight any relevant lived experiences and traditional knowledge or teachings they bring for the position. The selected applicant is expected to play a major role in enhancing capacity and academic excellence in the interdisciplinary Indigenous Studies Program at Queen’s, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs in Health Sciences. The ideal candidate should either have an established independent research program or exhibit a promising research trajectory in the areas of Indigenous health and aging, Indigenous cognitive health and dementia, Indigenous health equity initiatives, and/or community-based learning, knowledge mobilization and knowledge transfer. The impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions. The appointed individual will have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues within the Faculty of Health Sciences and across the university, and will play a pivotal role in foundational instruction within the Indigenous Studies Program.

As a Queen’s National Scholar, the ideal candidate will clearly demonstrate three main attributes:

1) Excellence in providing rich and rewarding learning experiences to students;

2) Excellence in developing innovative, collaborative or interdisciplinary research programs that align with Queen’s strategic priorities; and

3) A demonstrated commitment to the principles of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Further information on teaching and research priorities at Queen’s is available in the Queen’s Strategy and the Queen’s Strategic Research Plan.

The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to teaching and/or service opportunities within the Indigenous Studies Program in coordination with their home unit(s). Indigenous Studies at Queen’s (INDG) is hosted by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and is anchored in language, cultural, and land-based education. The program launched as a Minor in 2013 and added a Major and Joint-Honours in 2022 and it features a dynamic and growing list of courses from diverse units across the Faculty of Arts & Science. INDG currently has two Indigenous tenure-track faculty members and is overseen by the Indigenous Studies Program Steering Committee, comprised of faculty, staff, students, and community members. The QNS will join a core of people committed to centring Indigenous knowledges and perspectives as INDG continues to grow and flourish. More information is available at https://www.queensu.ca/llcu/academics/academic-plans/indigenous-studies.

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 effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. Queen’s University is a leading Canadian medical doctoral institution with over 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Millions of dollars of support from SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR support leading-edge research across domains of inquiry. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives builds community, advances reconciliation, and integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the fabric and life of the university. Researchers at Queen’s have many existing networks with Indigenous communities and researchers locally and from across Turtle Island. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations Communities including Tyendinaga and Akwesasne. Kingston is also home to a vibrant and growing urban Indigenous community, supported by urban Indigenous organizations dedicated to Indigenous cultural revitalization and social support. The city is near Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand Islands National Park, and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Queen’s University Biological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km² of diverse lands, affording premier learning and research opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Queen’s University has developed a Targeted Hiring Policy and Procedure in accordance with guidelines on Special Programs by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The Targeted Hiring Policy and Procedure will be applied to fill the QNS in Indigenous Studies position.

In accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Program and pursuant to Section 14[1] of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), the QNS in Indigenous Studies is open only to qualified individuals who are Indigenous persons with clear and demonstrable ties to Indigenous community(ies). In accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions – Interim Policy, applicants will be required to provide documents confirming their Indigenous Identity. Shortlisted candidates will have their identity verified prior to being invited to interview and only applicants whose identities have been positively verified will proceed to the interview stage of the hiring process. Recognizing the intersectionality of identities within Indigenous communities, applications from Indigenous candidates who also identify as women, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ persons will be welcome. All applicants will be invited to self-identify once they have applied; those who wish to be considered under our employment equity provisions are required to self-identify. Self-identification information will be held in confidence by the Human Rights and Equity Office and one member of the hiring committee. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians, permanent residents and Indigenous applicants defined under Section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 will be given priority.  

Queen’s Targeted Hiring Policy and Procedure follows the OHRC’s guidelines on Special Programs. The requirement for applicants to be an Indigenous person will assist Queen’s University in addressing the underrepresentation of Indigenous Scholars at the university. Engaging Indigenous scholars will enable Indigenous experiences and community connections to enlighten and enrich the University, academia, and student experiences at Queen’s. It is also an opportunity to correct the historic underrepresentation at Queen’s of Indigenous scholars.

A complete application consists of:

• a cover letter;
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications, awards and grants received);
• a writing sample – either a publication or a work in progress;
• a statement of current and prospective research interests;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available);
• a statement of experience in and commitment to facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and accessibility; and,
• the names of three (3) references, preferably from more than one university or other appropriate institutions. At least one referee must be arm’s length.

Applicants should send all documents in their application packages by email as a single PDF by November 1, 2023 to: nikki.remillard@queensu.ca. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed only if the position remains unfilled.

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 Nikki Remillard, Manager, Department of Public Health Sciences (nikki.remillard@queensu.ca).

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/qufa/collective-agreements-lous-moas and at http://www.qufa.ca.  

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Principal. Candidates holding an existing tenure-track or continuing-adjunct appointment at Queen’s will not be considered.

[1] Please also note that Under Section 14 of the OHRC, it is not discrimination to put in place a special hiring program if it is designed to:

• Relieve hardship or economic disadvantage
• Help disadvantaged people or groups to achieve, or try to achieve, equal opportunity or
• Help eliminate discrimination

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 individuals who self-identify as members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, racialized communities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Queen’s is committed to fostering an institutional culture which recognizes and respects the equal dignity and worth of all who seek to participate in the life, work, and mission of the University. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) invites internal applications for the position of Assistant Dean, Professional Development. Reporting to the Vice-Dean, Health Sciences Education, the successful candidate will provide administrative and educational leadership within the Office of Professional Development and Educational Scholarship (OPDES). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about advancing the strategic priorities of QHS by providing innovative interprofessional education and scholarship opportunities across QHS and our region.

As the Assistant Dean, Professional Development, you will serve as an executive member of the OPDES leadership, collaborating to develop a vision and mission for professional development at QHS. You will oversee the development, planning, delivery, and evaluation of educational programming and curricula in continuing professional development for healthcare professionals, as well as faculty development programming and curricula that meet the needs of faculty and programs at QHS. You will ensure best practices in the design, delivery, and management of professional development activities, while providing academic and operational leadership of professional development staff within OPDES.

The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment within Queen’s Health Sciences and have strong leadership skills and experience. They will have exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to foster and cultivate relationships with stakeholders both within the faculty and with external partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgement and integrity in decision-making processes, with the ability to be objective, fair, impartial, and flexible in problem-solving, while upholding the interests, policies, and processes of stakeholder organizations.

The Assistant Dean, Professional Development will support the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility through the development and implementation of initiatives designed to foster inclusivity within an interdisciplinary and collaborative work environment. If you are a passionate and driven individual who is committed to advancing professional development in healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The anticipated time commitment for the Assistant Dean, Professional Development will be a 0.4 FTE position. The term of the appointment is five years, renewable upon successful review.

Applications must be accompanied by a letter summarizing leadership and administrative experience, a curriculum vitae, the names and full contact information of three referees, and a letter from the applicant’s Department Head/Director in which the Head/Director expresses their support for the application.  Applications are to be directed to: Dr. Richard van Wylick Vice-Dean, Health Sciences Education, QHS, c/o Kristy Lodewyks, Senior Staffing Officer, QHS (kristy.lodewyks@queensu.ca). Review of applications will commence May 22, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Kristy Lodewyks to request a detailed copy of the role description. Support to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs, will be provided in the recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Kristy Lodewyks, as indicated above.

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 individuals who self-identify as members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, racialized communities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Queen’s is committed to fostering an institutional culture which recognizes and respects the equal dignity and worth of all who seek to participate in the life, work, and mission of the University. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Posted April 19, 2023

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Queen’s University invites applications from exceptional scholars performing research on non-human primate (NHP) models of health and disease.  This appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self-identify as members of one or more of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chair program[1]: women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons/visible minorities.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured), depending upon level of experience, in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2023. They will be expected to submit an external nomination for a five-year term position as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC), eligible for renewal once, to a maximum of two five-year terms as a Tier 2 CRC in NHP models of Health and Disease.

The incumbent will hold an advanced degree (i.e., PhD or MD or MD/PhD) and post-doctoral training to position them as an emerging leader in the field using NHP Models of Health and Disease. They will have a distinguished innovative record of accomplishment and possess expertise in innovative experimental approaches using NHPs to understand healthy sensorimotor and/or cognitive functions, and/or develop models of disease. They will establish an innovative, independent research program and will be expected to secure external funding from diverse sources, including national agencies such as the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research. They will supervise, mentor, and train students and other highly qualified personnel.

Our top priority is to provide opportunities for emerging scholars to develop an internationally recognized research profile within a dynamic environment wherein all faculty can thrive. A key criterion is to enhance existing strengths at Queen’s University in systems neuroscience that explore NHPs to study neural circuits supporting sensory, motor and cognitive processes and models of neurological diseases/injury. Queen’s boasts a large, modern non-human primate research facility including over a dozen behavioural assessment labs, surgical suites, and an adjacent and easily-accessible MRI facility that houses a state-of-the-art Siemens Prisma system.

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 effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point. 

Canada Research Chairs were established as part of a national strategy to foster research excellence (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca). The successful candidate must submit an external application to the Tri-agency Institutional Program Secretariat that meets the requirements for the successful nomination of Tier 2 Chair as defined by the Canada Research Chairs Program:

• be an excellent emerging world-class researcher who has demonstrated particular research creativity;
• have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their field in the next five to ten years;
• have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and
• be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality.

Candidates more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Acceptable justifications are generally limited to breaks in the candidate’s research career due to maternity or parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training, and family care. Please contact research@queensu.ca if you desire more information on the Tier 2 justification process.  In addition, the impact of certain circumstances (including but not limited to parental leave, family responsibilities, illness, disability, research in emerging fields, limited access to resources) that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application.

People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses, and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Queen's Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Queen’s is committed to excellence in research and research training for the benefit of Canadians and to achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise.

Queen’s University is committed to diversity and inclusion and has an employment equity program that meets the goals of the Canada Research Chairs program and the requirements of our collective agreement with the Faculty Association. As mentioned above, this appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self-identify as members of one or more of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chair program: women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons/visible minorities. All above-defined eligible applicants for this position will be invited to self-identify once they have applied. Self-identification information will be held in confidence by the Human Rights and Equity Office and one specially trained member of the selection committee. Shortlisted candidates who self-identify as Indigenous will be asked to verify their identity in accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions - Interim Policy prior to being invited to interview. 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 as to 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.

Candidates should submit a complete application comprising:

• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
• a current Curriculum Vitae that includes a comprehensive list of publications, awards, and grants received;
• a statement of current and prospective research interests and experience;
• a statement of teaching experience and interests together with a teaching portfolio;
• a statement of equity, diversity, and inclusion: candidates should identify their strengths and experiences with respect to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• the names and contact information of a minimum of three referees, one of whom must be at arm’s length.

Review of applications will commence on May 24, 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are asked to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to:

Dr. Stephen Scott
Vice-Dean Research, Queen’s Health Sciences
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6
QHS_Research@queensu.ca

 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 Megan Coleman in the Vice-Dean Research Office at QHS_Research@queensu.ca.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA).

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Only nominees external to Queen’s University will be considered. (Please note that, for the purposes of this competition, Queen’s Term Adjuncts and Adjunct-1s will be considered as external nominees).

[1] The CRC Program currently employs the categories of the four federally designated groups (FDG) - Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities - to monitor progress towards meeting equity goals.  Queen’s has an under-representation across the FDG’s among Canada Research Chairholders. The Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) has established targets for CRC representation, with staggered deadlines for meeting targets between the period of 2020 to 2029.

HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

Queen’s Health Sciences

Queen’s University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre & Providence Care

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee roots. There is also a significant Métis community and there are First Peoples from other Nations across Turtle Island present here today.

Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) and its affiliated teaching hospitals (Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care) invite applications for the position of Head of the Department of Pediatrics. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in academic leadership with the ability to manage teams that will foster excellence in clinical care, education and research within the Department. The preferred candidate will also be an innovative and visionary leader who has experience in interdisciplinary clinical and academic environments.

As an academic physician, qualified applicants must hold an MD degree (or equivalent), be eligible for licensure in Ontario and have an FRCPC or equivalent. The successful applicant will hold a Geographically Full-Time (GFT) academic appointment at Queen’s University, funded by the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO). Preference will be given to applicants with at least 10 years’ experience and proven leadership abilities. However, all applicants with a desire to lead a cohesive and growing academic department are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in shared Pediatric clinical care services.

Operating primarily at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), the Department of Pediatrics provides a full range of secondary and tertiary clinical care services for the region. The Department delivers a fully Royal College-accredited Pediatric training program and has a highly productive research program with an international reputation for innovation and excellence. For further information, please visit: https://pediatrics.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.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract 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). For information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Applications are invited from all qualified individuals. Queen's and its affiliated teaching hospitals are 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.

The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations (the former to be accompanied by a letter of interest summarizing relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and full contact information of three referees), are to be directed to the co-chairs of the Committee, Dr. Diane Lougheed, Vice-Dean, Clinical Queen’s Health Sciences and Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Chief of Staff & Executive Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), c/o Kristy Lodewyks, Senior Staffing Officer, at kristy.lodewyks@queensu.ca. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Kristy Lodewyks to request a detailed copy of the role description.  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 Kristy Lodewyks as indicated above.

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; 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.

Head, Department of Psychiatry 

Queen’s Health Sciences

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee roots. There is also a significant Métis community and there are First Peoples from other Nations across Turtle Island present here today.

Applications are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Psychiatry for Queen’s University and its affiliated Centres: Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care. Psychiatry, one of the largest clinical departments at the Queen’s School of Medicine, is a diverse, innovative, and vibrant environment with its vision to be a transformative force and help shape the way mental wellness is promoted, and how mental illness is diagnosed, treated, and prevented. The Department provides high quality psychiatric treatment to people residing in Southeastern Ontario. Educationally, residents gain a broad range of experience working with faculty who are authorities in their fields, conducting research with experienced supervisors, and collaborating across disciplines.

The Head of Psychiatry will lead and support psychiatric clinical activities spanning the continuum of care from inpatient to community services and primary to specialty tertiary services. The Department collaborates with partners and Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) to lead and support the provision of integrated mental health and addictions clinical services across the life span. Some areas of focus include Adult Mental Health and Addictions, Student Mental Health, Child and Youth Mental Health, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. The Head of Psychiatry will lead and oversee the educational and research activities, and administration of the Department. The Head is jointly accountable to the Hospital Boards, through the Chiefs of Staff, as well as to the Queen’s Principal, through the Dean, Queen's Health Sciences.

The ideal candidate will be an academic physician with proven leadership and clinical administration success who has drawn upon their interpersonal and organizational skills to manage and build diverse teams, implement meaningful change, and ensure a sense of collegiality across units.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and must have an FRCPC or equivalent. The successful applicant will hold a Geographically Full-Time academic appointment at Queen’s University within the alternate funding plan of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO). The successful candidate will participate in shared Psychiatry clinical care services.

QHS has been a global leader in health sciences education and research for more than 150 years. As the hub for an interconnected academic health sciences network in Eastern Ontario, QHS is a leading force in preparing the next generation of health scientists, partnering to improve health in local and regional communities and driving world-renowned research that asks and answers the most pressing questions in health sciences.

For more information, please contact Kathy Rahme at krahme@boyden.com and Nick Chambers at nchambers@boyden.com. To apply, please visit https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/1668.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes an applicant’s accessibility needs into account. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact Kathy Rahme at krahme@boyden.com. Every effort to accommodate candidates will be made in a way that is equitable and respectful of their additional professional, community, and personal responsibilities.

Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from individuals who self-identify as members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, racialized communities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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; 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.

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Translational Oncology

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) invites applications from exceptional scholars in the field of translational oncology. Applications from researchers with expertise in translating findings on cancer targets, cancer informatics, development or testing of targeted or cell-based cancer therapies, tumour microenvironment, immune oncology, or therapy resistance into clinical realm are encouraged. This appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self-identify as members of one or more of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chair program[1]: women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and racialized/visible minorities. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Professor with tenure and will submit an external nomination for a seven-year term position as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC), eligible for renewal once, to a maximum of two terms as a Tier 1 CRC in Translational Oncology. The position is a permanent salaried appointment with significant additional resources for research operations and infrastructure.

The Chair will join a diverse, vibrant, and collaborative cancer research group at Queen’s and its partnering academic hospitals. The Queen’s Cancer Research Institute is the nexus of researchers and activities in cancer biology and genetics, cancer care and epidemiology, and clinical trials. It is the home base of the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG), a national research network and platform which oversees multicenter trials of innovative therapies across the globe and leads knowledge translation of emerging innovative cancer therapies.

CCTG is also a leader of the ExCELLirate Canada platform to advance the development and adoption of Canada’s cell therapy discoveries. The community of basic and clinical cancer research scientists at Queen’s brings a transdisciplinary lens to research and spans a variety of academic departments, including Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Oncology, Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health Sciences. 

Ranking 1^st in Canada and 5^th in the World in the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Queen’s is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Tier 1 CRC in Translational Oncology will play a pivotal role in the pursuit of Good Health and Well-being (Goal 4), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Goal 9), and Reducing Inequality (Goal 10). The scientist will lead an ambitious translational research program to define adaptive changes in the tumour microenvironment, to identify new therapeutic targets, to predict which patients may benefit from targeted therapies, to translate these findings into new or improved therapies, and/or to understand how to translate these therapies on a global scale economically and equitably.

The incumbent of the Tier 1 CRC in Translational Oncology will hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent degree) and be an internationally recognized leader with at least ten years of experience and accomplishment in cancer therapy development. In line with the strategic priorities of Queen’s Health Sciences, the successful candidate will have an exceptional research track record, including radical collaboration across disciplines, and the translation of their research findings toward clinical applications. They will lead a vibrant, externally funded research program and will leverage their extensive collaborative partnerships to improve therapies for cancer patients regionally, nationally, and globally. Employing their outstanding research track record, leadership, and strategic vision the successful candidate will significantly enhance the national and global profile of Queen’s cancer research.

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 effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point. 

Canada Research Chairs were established as part of a national strategy to foster research excellence (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca). Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs are intended for outstanding established scholars, and the successful candidate must meet the requirements for the position of Tier 1 Chair as defined by the CRC program. Specifically, the nominee must be outstanding, innovative, and recognized world-class researcher whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their respective field, and someone who has an exemplary track record in training the next generation of researchers. Please contact the Queen’s University Research Services for more information.  In addition, the impact of certain circumstances (including but not limited to parental leave, family responsibilities, illness, disability, research in emerging fields, limited access to resources) that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. 

People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Queen's Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Queen’s is committed to excellence in research and research training for the benefit of Canadians and to achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise.

Queen’s University is committed to diversity and inclusion and has an employment equity program that meets the goals of the Canada Research Chairs program and the requirements of our collective agreement with the Faculty Association. This appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self-identify as members of one or more of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chair program: women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and racialized/visible minorities. All applicants will be invited to self-identify once they have applied. Self-identification information will be held in confidence by the Human Rights and Equity Office and one specially trained member of the selection committee. 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 as to 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.

Applicants shall submit a complete application package comprising prior to December 15, 2022:

• a cover letter including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
• a current curriculum vitae that includes a comprehensive list of publications, awards, and grants received;
• a statement of current and prospective research interests and experience;
• a statement of teaching experience and interests together with a teaching portfolio.
• the names and contact information of a minimum of three arm’s length referees.

In their application package, candidates should also identify their strengths and experiences with respect to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their institutional environment.

Applications will continue to be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are asked to send all documents in their application packages electronically in PDF format to:

Dr Andrew Craig
QCRI Director
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6
andrew.craig@queensu.ca

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 Maureen Hobbs in the Faculty of Health Sciences, at maureen.hobbs@queensu.ca.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted here.

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Only nominees external to Queen’s University will be considered (Please note that, for the purposes of this competition, Queen’s Term Adjuncts and Adjunct-1’s will be considered as external nominees).

[1] The CRC Program currently employs the categories of the four federally designated groups (FDG) - Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities - to monitor progress towards meeting equity goals.  Queen’s has an under-representation across the FDG’s among Canada Research Chairholders. The Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) has established targets for CRC representation, with staggered deadlines for meeting targets between the period of 2020 to 2029.

Permanent Full-Time Academic Position

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen's University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking a full-time Academic Radiologist with Fellowship training in Women’s Imaging, specializing in Breast, Obstetrical, and Gynecological Imaging to join a team of 4 Women’s Imaging Radiologists as they expand into a new Breast Imaging Centre and expand the Fetal Assessment Unit. The preferred candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and scholarly research or will have an excellent track record of, or interest in, high-quality research output. Breast Tomosynthesis, Automated Breast Ultrasound, Contrast-Enhanced mammography, Breast MRI & biopsy, Tertiary Care High Risk Obstetric Ultrasound (this requires certification in Nuchal Translucency), and Gynecological MRI are specific targeted growth areas within the institution. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

With the academic component of this position, there is an expectation of participation in undergraduate medical education, residency training, and research. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.

Responsibilities in Breast Imaging include Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, and multimodality Breast interventional procedures.  Breast MRI and biopsies are performed on a weekly basis.

Obstetrical service is provided through an active and expanding Fetal Assessment Unit, an in-house Fertility clinic, and a busy emergency department. Gynecologic sonograms are components of the clinical service.

There is a strong collaboration with specialists through Breast Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology.  There is regular consultation with physicians in the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario through participation in Breast and Gynecology-Oncology Multidisciplinary Rounds. Participation in the Department Body/Plain Films On-call schedule is a requirement.

There is expectation of the roll-out of a Women’s Imaging Fellowship in the not-too-distant future. The successful candidate will join the other Women’s Imaging Radiologists in the hands-on training of the Fellow.

BREAST IMAGING KINGSTON OVERVIEW

The Ontario Breast Screening Program has been amalgamated with the Breast Assessment Centre into a unique state-of-the-art 8000 sq. foot facility, Breast Imaging Kingston (BIK), serving approximately 25,000 patients a year, bringing breast screening, diagnosis, and procedures all under one roof, except for breast MRI which is located at Kingston General Hospital. Breast Imaging responsibilities include all breast imaging at BIK and breast MRI at KGH and related procedures.  At BIK, there are 3 new Hologic mammographic units, all with Tomosynthesis, and one new Hologic Prone table biopsy unit.  There are 3 new breast specific GE ultrasound machines, and a new GE Automated Breast Ultrasound machine (ABUS).  Biopsy equipment includes re-useable and disposable spring-loaded biopsy devices and hand-held vacuum-assisted device. For the prone table biopsies, there is a vacuum-assisted biopsy device and Brevera automated integrated biopsy specimen radiographs.  All localizations are performed electively with image-guided MagSeed placements.  One mammographic unit is contrast-enhanced mammography capable.

KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE OVERVIEW

The Academic Radiologist will join 28 radiologists in the Department, who provide clinical service to a population of approximately 600,000 in Southeastern Ontario in two teaching hospitals, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), and Providence Care. This practice is centered at Kingston Health Sciences Centre Kingston General Hospital site, a 450-bed acute care hospital. At KHSC, there are 2 Siemens MRI scanners (3T VIDA and 1.5T MRI). There are 2 64 slice CT scanners, and a soon to be installed state-of-the-art DE Canon CT scanner. Breast MRI and biopsies are performed on the 1.5T MRI scanner.

FETAL ASSESSMENT UNIT (FAU) OVERVIEW

The FAU is a specialized ultrasound centre within KHSC that provides early obstetrical and high-risk obstetrical services to patients in South East Ontario. There are 3 dedicated FAU ultrasound units, with a 4^th unit being added shortly. Approximately 35-45 cases are performed on a daily basis. The bulk of obstetric sonograms in the FAU include early pregnancy NT scans, second trimester anatomy scans, fetal well-being scans that include Biophysical Score assessment and fetal Doppler assessment, assessment of fetal growth, and Placental and cervix assessments. The Women’s Imaging Radiologists rotate through the FAU in partnership with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  Experience with hands-on obstetric scanning is a valued skill in an applicant.

QUEEN’S HEALTH SCIENCES OVERVIEW

Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University strives to develop an inclusive ecosystem that attracts the best talent from diverse fields, including cardiovascular disease, medicine and surgery, nursing, and healthcare economics. This ecosystem will promote excellence in patient care and will drive high impact clinical science and education research.

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).

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants must either hold or be eligible for certification in Diagnostic Radiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, have undertaken fellowship training, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

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 contact us at the address below for assistance in making suitable arrangements.

The review of applications is on-going 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, links to at least three recent and related publications, and three letters of reference (sent directly from referees to the Department).

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Omar Islam at Omar.Islam@kingstonhsc.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:

Omar Islam

Head, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Queen’s University

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7

Telephone: 613-549-6666, ext. 1253

Permanent Full-Time Academic Position

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen's University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking a full-time Academic Radiologist with Fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging. The preferred candidate will have a background in basic science and/or clinical research.   Interest in hepatobiliary, urologic and GI oncology multimodality imaging is also considered an asset. Prostate MRI and Anorectal cancer staging MRI are specific targeted growth areas within the institution. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

With the academic component of this position, there is an expectation of participation in undergraduate medical education, residency training, and research. The Department has an established internal research grant process, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching and research contributions.

Clinical responsibilities would include Plain Film Reporting, Barium Studies and General Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography (including CT colonography), Ultrasound, and Abdominopelvic MRI.

There is a strong collaboration with specialists through Oncology, GI, Surgery, Gynecology, and Urology. Participation in Multidisciplinary GI, GU, Gynecology Oncology, and Malignant Hematology Cancer Conferences, which are held weekly through the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario is an expectation.  Participation in the Body On-call schedule will be required.

KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will join 4 other Abdominal Imagers and 28 radiologists in the Department, who provide clinical service to a population of approximately 600,000 in Southeastern Ontario at two teaching hospitals, which comprise Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), and Providence Care Hospital. This practice is centered at the Kingston General Hospital site of KHSC, a 450-bed acute care hospital. Here, there are 2 Siemens MRI scanners (3T VIDA and 1.5T MRI) and 2 64-slice GE CT scanners. At the Hotel Dieu Hospital site of KHSC there is a 320 Slice Philips CT, which is expected to be replaced by July 2023 with a state-of-the-art Canon Aquilion 1 DECT scanner.

The Abdominal section also provides diagnostic MRI service to Kingston MRI Inc., where there are two 1.5T Philips MRI scanners.

QUEEN’S HEALTH SCIENCES OVERVIEW

Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University strives to develop an inclusive ecosystem that attracts the best talent from diverse fields, including cardiovascular disease, medicine and surgery, nursing, and healthcare economics. This ecosystem will promote excellence in patient care and will drive high impact clinical science and education research.

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).

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants must either hold or be eligible for certification in Diagnostic Radiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, have undertaken fellowship training, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

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 contact us at the address below for assistance in making suitable arrangements.

The review of applications is on-going 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, links to at least three recent and related publications, and three letters of reference (sent directly from referees to the Department).

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Omar Islam at Omar.Islam@kingstonhsc.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:

Omar Islam

Head, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Queen’s University

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7

Telephone: 613-549-6666, ext. 1253

Full-Time Academic Position

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking a full-time Academic Radiologist with Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Radiology. The preferred candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and scholarly research or will have an excellent track record of, or interest in, high-quality research output.

The Cardiothoracic Imaging Division operates an established and growing clinical practice covering adult pulmonary and cardiovascular services including radiography, CT, and MR imaging. The Division also provides imaged-guided (CT) chest interventions including lung, mediastinal and pleural biopsies.

Cardiothoracic Imaging at Queen’s is recognized for providing high quality care and is closely integrated with Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, and Cardiac Surgery through multidisciplinary conferences as well as collaborative clinical and research initiatives. The Division is engaged in diverse educational activities through teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.

The preferred candidate will provide consultations and procedures for the full spectrum of Cardiothoracic imaging and participate in weekly multi-disciplinary chest conferences. Finally, there is expectation of participation in the Department Body/Plain Films On-call schedule. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE OVERVIEW

The Academic Radiologist will join 25 radiologists in the Department, who provide clinical service to a population of approximately 600,000 in Southeastern Ontario in two teaching hospitals, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care. There are a total of 3 CT scanners at both hospital sites. There is a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner and a recently installed state-of-the-art Siemens 3T VIDA MRI scanner. There are two additional 1.5T Phillips MRI scanners in a community MRI practice.

THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES OVERVIEW

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University strives to develop an inclusive ecosystem that attracts the best talent from diverse fields, including cardiovascular disease, medicine and surgery, nursing, and healthcare economics. This ecosystem will promote excellence in patient care and will drive high impact clinical science and education research.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent) and must either hold or be eligible for certification in diagnostic radiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, have undertaken fellowship training and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

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 as to 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 us at the address below for assistance in making suitable arrangements.

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A complete application consists of:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Three signed Letters of reference on letterhead (sent directly from the referees to the Department)

Applicants are encouraged to send their application packages electronically as PDFs to Omar Islam at Omar.Islam@kingstonhsc.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:

Omar Islam MD FRCPC DABR

Head, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen’s University

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7

Telephone: 613-549-6666, ext. 1253

The Department of Pediatrics in Queen's Health Sciences invites applications for three Neonatologists to join its Division of Neonatology for an initial one-year appointment. Pending additional approval, these appointments may be extended by 2 years, and would then be eligible to apply for renewal. The division is a group of four clinicians, who work together to provide care for neonates in our region. They provide clinical coverage for the breadth of newborn medicine, including 24-hour coverage of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), neonatal follow-up, newborn care and consultative services.

The successful applicants will have a strong interest and associated skills in caring for neonates requiring intensive care. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and/or research. Preference will be given to applicants with extra training and expertise in one of the following areas: targeted neonatal echocardiography, point of care ultrasound or quality improvement. Applicants should provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent) and have or will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Completion of training and qualifications in neonatal-perinatal medicine prior to appointment is required. Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatrics and Neonatal Perinatal Medicine is preferred.

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 2SLLGBTQA+ 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; 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 Pediatrics through the contact information listed below.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Letters of application (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian Citizenship/permanent resident status specified above) accompanied by a curriculum vitae, an educational dossier and the names and contact information (including email contact) for three referees should be directed to:

Dr. Robert Connelly
Head, Department of Pediatrics
Queen’s University
c/o Krista Knight
Rm. 4-3-402, Watkins 3D
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7
Phone: (613) 548-6046
Email: krista.knight@queensu.ca

 Permanent Full-Time Academic Position

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen's University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking a full-time Academic Radiologist with MD or equivalent designation and Fellowship training in Neuroradiology. The preferred candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and scholarly research or will have an excellent track record of high quality research output that demonstrates potential for independent research. Interest in Endovascular Interventional Procedures are also considered an asset. Interventional Neuroradiology, Advanced Brain Tumour Imaging with MR Perfusion and Spectroscopy, and Epilepsy, and Head & Neck imaging are specific targeted growth areas within the institution. With the new 3T MRI, interest in functional MRI applications would be of value. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

With the academic component of this position, there is an expectation of participation in undergraduate medical education, residency training, and research. The successful candidate will also participate in the supervision of the Neuroradiology fellow. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.

Clinical responsibilities would include Lumbar punctures and Spinal Procedures, Carotid and Transcranial Dopplers, Neck U/S, CT, and MRI Reporting, including Acute Stroke CT interpretation. Advanced MRI services provide at KHSC includes MR Perfusion, MR Spectroscopy and MR CINE imaging.  There is a small yet significant Head and Neck Cancer Service.  The Neuroradiology Section provides Diagnostic Pediatric Neuroradiology service as well. There is a strong collaboration with specialists through Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropathology, Ophthalmology, Neuro Genetics, Neuro Science, Brain Tumour Multidisciplinary, and Head & Neck Multidisciplinary Rounds.  Participation in the Neuroradiology On-call schedule will be required.

KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE OVERVIEW

The Academic Radiologist will join 28 radiologists in the Department, who provide clinical service to a population of approximately 600,000 in Southeastern Ontario in two teaching hospitals, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), and Providence Care. This practice is centered at Kingston Health Sciences Centre Kingston General Hospital site, a 450-bed acute care hospital. At KHSC, there are 2 Siemens MRI scanners (3T VIDA and 1.5T MRI). There are 2 64 slice CT scanners, and a soon to be installed state-of-the-art DE Canon CT scanner.

The Neuroradiology section also provide diagnostic neuroradiology service to Kingston MRI Inc., where there are two 1.5T Philips MRI scanners, responsible for a large volume of out-patient neuroimaging.

QUEEN’S HEALTH SCIENCES OVERVIEW

Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University strives to develop an inclusive ecosystem that attracts the best talent from diverse fields, including cardiovascular disease, medicine and surgery, nursing, and healthcare economics. This ecosystem will promote excellence in patient care and will drive high impact clinical science and education research.

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).

Members of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants must either hold or be eligible for certification in diagnostic radiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, have undertaken fellowship training, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

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 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. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

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 us at the address below for assistance in making suitable arrangements.

The review of applications is on-going 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, links to at least three recent and related publications, and three letters of reference (sent directly from referees to the Department).

Applications are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Omar Islam at Omar.Islam@kingstonhsc.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:

Omar Islam

Head, Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Queen’s Health Sciences

Queen’s University

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7

Telephone: 613-549-6666, ext. 1253

The Department of Pediatrics in Queen's Health Sciences invites applications for a full time academic pediatric neurologist. Preference will be given to applicants who are Royal College or American Board certified in pediatric neurology and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

The successful applicant must be Royal College certified in pediatric neurology and have additional training and/or experience in neuromuscular disorder and acquired brain injury management. This position will focus on ambulatory consultations as a pediatric neurologist, as well as consultations from inpatients and from the Kingston Health Sciences Center regional catchment area.

As a full-time member of the Department of Pediatrics, the successful applicant must demonstrate a strong aptitude for teaching in undergraduate, postgraduate levels and continuing education programs. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated evidence of a history of high quality research or with a strong emerging research focus and the potential for developing an independent research program. Applicants should also provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent) and have or will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Completion of training and qualifications in General Pediatrics is required.

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 people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLLGBTQA+ 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. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In orderto support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

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 Pediatrics through the contact information listed below.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Letters of application (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian Citizenship/permanent resident status specified above) accompanied by a curriculum vitae, an educational dossier and the names and contact information (including email contact) for three referees should be directed to:

Dr. Faiza Khurshid
Interim Head, Department of Pediatrics
Queen’s University
c/o Krista Knight
Rm. 4-3-218, Watkins 3
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7
Phone: (613) 548-6046
Fax: (613) 548-2453
Email: krista.knight@queensu.ca

The Department of Pediatrics in Queen's Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a General Pediatrician to practice in Brockville, Ontario. The position will involve clinical practice in pediatrics as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Subspecialty interest may be an asset.

Practice Profile

• Community-based consultative practice.
• Women and Children’s Health Care Team is currently comprised of 2 paediatricians, a General Practitioner who practices paediatrics & paediatric gastroenterology, 3 Obstetrician/Gynecologists , Family Physicians, Midwives, Nurses and Social Workers. Approx. 300 deliveries annually.
• Participation in On Call rotation 1 in 3.

Remuneration

• Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) with Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO).
• Hospital On Call Compensation (HOCC)

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate 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.

Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and/or research. Applicants should provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

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 for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin; 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 Pediatrics through the contact information listed below.

Inquiries and Applications

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names of three referees should be directed to Dr. Kristin Finkenzeller, Chief, Department of Women and Children’s Health,
• Brockville General Hospital. KFinkenzeller@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
• Brockville General Hospital is a progressive, 160 bed community hospital with > 4,000 admissions annually, serving a regional population of 125,000.
• Brockville (pop. 22,000) is conveniently located along hwy. 401, on the St. Lawrence River, in the beautiful 1000 Islands region; 75 km E of Kingston, 110 km S of Ottawa.
• Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled.

Queen’s Family Health Team Physician Locum Opportunities

Queen’s Department of Family Medicine is seeking enthusiastic physician locums to join our Queen’s Family Health Team (QFHT) in Kingston, Ontario, to cover both short- and long-term leaves.

QFHT Locums at a Glance

• As an academic family health team, our locums are responsible for teaching and supervising first-year family medicine residents in addition to providing patient care
• Competitive remuneration without any overhead
• Additional premium for inbox management and work in July and August
• Long-term coverage (e.g., parental leaves) have comprehensive packages
• OB, LTC, procedures, and AHC optional • Opportunity for teaching clinical skills to medical students

QFHT at a Glance

• 24 physicians in our Family Health Organization (FHO) provide comprehensive, exemplary care for our ~20,000 patients
• Supported by dedicated nursing, reception, and administrative staff, and on-site IT, physicians work with a complement of allied health professionals including social workers, a dietitian, and pharmacist
• Nurse-managed immunizations; pharmacist-run INR clinic; and programs including mental health counselling, nutrition, foot care, lactation support, and smoking-cessation support, to name a few
• Seeing patients in person and virtually during COVID
• OSCAR EMR, OTN for virtual appointments, and E-consultation service to specialists
• Clinic hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kingston at a Glance

• Rich in history, culture, attractions, and cuisine, “The Limestone City” consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada
• Offers an abundance of festivals, concerts, and events; unique restaurants, pubs, and cafés; historic sites (including the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal and Fort Henry National Historic Site), live theatre, museums, art galleries, and eclectic shopping; and beautiful running, hiking, and biking trails along Lake Ontario, all within our downtown core
• Renowned for access to endless pristine back-country camping, “The Gateway to the Thousand Islands” boasts some of the best freshwater sailing in the world, as well as abundant opportunities for all water sports
• Home to two universities (Queen’s University and Royal Military College) and a community college (St. Lawrence College)
• Offers excellent daycare facilities, publicly funded and private schools, and many employment opportunities for partners and families

Learn more about The Limestone City at: cityofkingston.ca and visitkingston.ca.

Curious? We’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Dr. Jennifer Tranmer, QFHT Lead Physician, at: jennifer.tranmer@queensu.ca to learn more.

The Queen’s Department of Family Medicine offers a fully accredited and award-winning program. Visit our website to learn more. https://familymedicine.queensu.ca/

The Department of Pediatrics in Queen's Health Sciences invites applications to fill a six (6) month locum in General Pediatrics.

The successful applicants will provide clinical teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Clinical duties will include shared day time and on call coverage of the inpatient pediatric ward, as well as provision of outpatient clinics and shared coverage of the Pediatric Urgent Care Centre. Applicants should provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent) and have or will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Completion of training and qualifications in General Pediatrics is required.

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 2SLLGBTQA+ 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; 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 Pediatrics through the contact information listed below.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Letters of application (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian Citizenship/permanent resident status specified above) accompanied by a curriculum vitae, an educational dossier and the names and contact information (including email contact) for three referees should be directed to:

Dr. Faiza Khurshid
Interim Head, Department of Pediatrics
Queen’s University
c/o Krista Knight
Rm. 4-3-218, Watkins 3
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7
Phone: (613) 548-6046
Fax: (613) 548-2453
Email: krista.knight@queensu.ca

QHS / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Term Adjunct Teaching Position Available 2024 Winter/Summer Term

Applications are invited for a Term Adjunct to teach 33.3% of a three-credit load of an independent study course entitled
HPE 898: Project: Health Professions Education

Course Level: Graduate
Location: onQ
Anticipated Enrolment: 17
Period of Appointment: January 1 – August 31, 2024

The Master of Health Professions Education is a program in which every course is team-taught by a health professional and an educationalist PhD.

Course Description:
The focus of this capstone course is on the scholarship of integration, implementation, and application. The course will be guided by a faculty member at Queen’s University and or a mentor based in practice. Learners will identify their project by the end of the first year so that if ethical and administrative approvals are required there will be plenty of time to complete the project by the end of the program.

Course Deliverables:

• April 30 - Proposal for Capstone Assignment
• May 31 - Teaching Perspectives Inventory (TPI) Analysis
• June 30 - Portfolio of Self-Selected Assignments
• July 31 - Teaching Dossier
• August 15 - Three-Minute Presentation of Capstone Assignment
• August 31 - Capstone Assignment

Qualifications for the Appointment:
A doctorate in education or relevant field with at least two years of post-doctoral experience relevant to the field of instruction.

As this course is being offered in an online format, successful candidates will also:

• Have regular access to high-speed internet and a computer that meets current specifications
• Be willing to team-teach
• Take an active role in delivering the course through onQ
• Communicate regularly with students
• Be open to learning how to use new technologies in order to be effective in the virtual environment
• Be willing to provide students with timely and constructive feedback on onQ
• Be comfortable with working in a partnership in the delivery of the course

Application Materials:
Individuals interested in applying for this term adjunct teaching position should submit an application by December 1, 2023. The application shall include:

• A cover letter
• A complete and current curriculum vitae (CV)
• The names of two referees who may be contacted
• Any other materials the applicant wishes to submit (such as a teaching dossier)

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Jennifer Fowler, MHPE Graduate Assistant, c/o mhpe@queensu.ca.

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 2SLGBTQ+ 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 as to 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.

Posting Date: November 20, 2023