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ACADEMIC PLASTIC SURGEON
McMaster University, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a full time academic Plastic Surgeon. The HNHB LHIN (4) Plastic Surgery Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an essential role in the support of other programs including surgical oncology, trauma, general surgery, and rehab services. The Hamilton General Site houses the Regional Burn Unit, and the Regional Trauma Centre. The Plastic Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Plastic Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.
The successful applicant's clinical skill set must include the full spectrum of Plastic Surgery care with a focus on trauma and emergency plastic surgery, including maxillofacial surgery, and Burn care. Fellowship training in Microsurgery is preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills and initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the Plastic Surgery Division. A commitment to surgical education at all levels is essential, as well, interest in formal educational roles would be advantageous. Opportunity exists for the successful candidate to seek a leadership role in Burn care. A full time Appointment at the appropriate level in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is required and will be available to the successful applicant.
Applicants must have a Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be eligible for Iicensure in the Province of Ontario. 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"
How To Apply
Applications must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a description of previous academic experience, as well as of specialty training. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions may be made to:
Dr. Susan Reid, Professor and Chair, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
B3-155 Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre 711 Concession Street
Hamilton ON LSV IC3 Email: dosapply@mcmaster.ca
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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+.
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Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.