McMaster University in conjunction with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking an academic Otolaryngologist specializing in Head and Neck oncology. The Hamilton Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The regional service also provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients from other regions of the Province and plays an essential role in the support of several other regional programs. The regional Otolaryngology - Head and Neck service, together with the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is involved in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

Culture that is inclusive

Research that impacts

Education that inspires

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation

Excellence in patient care

Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate experience and training in the management of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck disorders appropriate for an academic tertiary care level referral centre and will be Fellowship trained in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. He/she will be expected to show evidence of exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills with initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity and goals of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program.  

This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable) in the "Special" Appointment Category in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. A commitment and demonstrated interest in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research programs and academic initiatives of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Program. Individuals with leadership training and/or experience in leadership roles are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and be licensed or eligible for license in the Province of Ontario. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates 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”.