Academic Geriatrician, Division of Geriatric Medicine

McMaster University 

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences invite applications for a full-time Academic Geriatrician in the Clinician-Educator stream.

We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic academic geriatrician who will contribute to the continued clinical, educational, and scholarly success of the Division of Geriatric Medicine. Diverse and complementary interests and experience are valued, including research, education, quality improvement, innovation, and clinical leadership. A demonstrated commitment to education at all levels and excellence in teaching is essential.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a growth mindset, a commitment to academic excellence, and a passion for contributing meaningfully to the Division's mission while pursuing a successful academic career within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine consists of 14 geographically distributed full-time faculty members across the Hamilton, Niagara, and Waterloo campuses, as well as more than 25 affiliated part-time faculty members. Clinical work will be based within the Hamilton Health Sciences network, which offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialized geriatric services at St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to the care of older adults with complex health needs and participate in the Division's academic and educational activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development education through teaching, learner supervision, mentorship, and curriculum development. Opportunities exist to pursue scholarly activity, quality improvement initiatives, research, innovation, and leadership development consistent with the candidate's interests and career goals.

The position offers excellent opportunities for academic, professional, and leadership development within a highly collaborative division and department. This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable). Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

Applicants must be certified (or eligible for certification) in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or hold an equivalent designation. Applicants must also hold, or be eligible for, independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

For questions regarding the position, please contact:  

Dr. Joye St Onge, Division Director, Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University 

Email: ***@mcmaster.ca (🔒 Premium)   and

Shannon Venema, Administrative Assistant, Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University

Email: ***@mcmaster.ca (🔒 Premium)

How To Apply 

Please apply online to Job Opening 78984 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to: 

Sara Sellers  

Academic and Administrative Manager 

Expressions of interest should include: 

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• A written description of training and research experience (two-page maximum). Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable. 
• A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion, or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based, or other professional settings (two-page maximum). 
• The names and addresses of three professional referees, including one current or recent supervisor. 

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process. 

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

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

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

Pay Transparency Statement 

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans. 

Employment Equity Statement 

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

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

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

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

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

• ***@mcmaster.ca (🔒 Premium) at***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) ext. 222-HR (22247), or 
• ***@mcmaster.ca (🔒 Premium) at ext. 22207, or 
• ***@mcmaster.ca (🔒 Premium) at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs. 

Vaccination Mandate - FHS 

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment. 

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