We're Hiring | Department of Emergency Medicine | School of Medicine | Queen's University

ACADEMIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN Department of Emergency Medicine Queen’s Health Sciences Position Overview The Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen’s University at Kingston invites applications for a Clinical Academic Emergency Physician appointment. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing clinical care and academic/scholarly service in the field of Emergency Medicine. This position is to fill a new position within the University. In addition to a major focus on providing exemplary clinical care, successful applicants will participate in the supervision and teaching of medical students and residents, engage in academic activities in the Department of Emergency Medicine and will contribute to the administrative functions of the Department, University and Hospitals. It is expected that candidates will exhibit potential for innovative and scholarly academic contributions as clinicians, educators, researchers or administrators. The Department operates clinically at Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s two sites, with an annual combined Emergency Department volume approaching 120,000 patient visits. The department provides tertiary emergency care services for the Southeastern Ontario referral region and serves as the only Level 1 trauma Centre in Southeastern Ontario. The department supports outstanding RCPSC and CFPC accredited Emergency Medicine training programs in Point of Care Ultrasound, Resuscitation and Reanimation, and Global Emergency Medicine. Support for research and scholarship is a priority, and the Department has a strong national academic profile with diverse areas of research focus including injury/trauma, thrombosis and bleeding, cardiac arrest and resuscitation, global health and humanitarian healthcare, vector-borne disease and COVID-19 epidemiology. In addition, the department has a large education research group with expertise in simulation, competency-based medical education, and assessment. The successful incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Applicants with formal training and experience, and strong potential to establish a scholarly profile in point-of-care ultrasound, geriatric emergency medicine, quality improvement, clinical or health services research, or medical education scholarship will be prioritized. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Applicants must have certification in Emergency Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) or equivalent and be eligible for or have licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Academic rank and protected academic time will be commensurate to the candidate's experience and history of scholarly contributions. The Department supports the academic development of clinical faculty through mentorship, allocated academic time, and access to research infrastructure and teaching development opportunities consistent with the expectations of clinical academic appointments. Why Queen’s 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 Emergency Medicine enjoy competitive compensation and benefits packages. Compensation is determined in accordance with the Department’s Practice Plan policies for clinical academic faculty. For additional information regarding compensation structures for this position, please contact ***@kingstonhsc.ca (🔒 Premium). 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. How to Apply The University invites applications from all qualified individuals and is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Queen’s 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 will be given priority. Applicants are asked to indicate whether they have valid legal work status in Canada. The University will provide support throughout the 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 ***@kingstonhsc.ca (🔒 Premium) Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents: • a cover letter, summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position. The cover letter should also indicate whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work permit in the future. • a current Curriculum Vitae; and, • the names and full contact information of three referees. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications are to be directed to: ***@kingstonhsc.ca (🔒 Premium) Head, Department of Emergency Medicine Queen's University 76 Stuart Street, Kingston Ontario, Canada K7L 2V7 Clinical academic faculty within Queen’s Health Sciences are governed by the Policy for Clinical Academic Faculty Members in the Faculty of Health Sciences. As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and/or assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.