Locum Tenens Otolaryngologist Surgeon

The Department of Surgery (www.surgery.queensu.ca) at Queen’s University is seeking a temporary general Otolaryngologist Academic Surgeon. The position will start as soon as possible and has full-time and part-time/call coverage opportunities available. The position would be for 1 year, with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will perform general Otolaryngology procedures. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, and other allied health care staff.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate / fellowship qualifications prior to appointment, and hold 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. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree.

As a temporary member of the Division of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Otolaryngology on-call schedule at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching, supervision, and mentorship of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students and fellows.

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 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, including any qualified individuals who have a legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

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 Curriculum Vitae; and,

 the names and full contact information of three referees

Complete applications are to be directed to:

Dr. Ross Walker, Head, Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Watkins 3, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Fax: (***-***-**** (🔒 Premium), Email: ***@kingstonhsc.ca (🔒 Premium)

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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 Surgery at***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) or the email listed above.