ACADEMIC OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST

Academic Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario invites applications for 1 (one) geographic full-time position in the contractually limited appointment category, for an academic General Obstetrician/Gynecologist with appropriate experience.  The successful candidate will join the staff at McMaster University Medical Centre.  The current complement of generalists at McMaster University Medical Centre offers care in Obstetrics and Gynecology for the City of Hamilton and the Ontario Health West Region (Waterloo Wellington, Hamilton Niagara, Haldimand and Brant) covering an area that supports up to 30,000 deliveries per year.

The successful academic generalist OB/GYN will have training and experience in obstetrics and gynecology.  Special consideration will be given to candidates with additional postgraduate training beyond a residency program, such as fellowship, masters, or other advanced degree. Special consideration will also be given to those with a focus in supporting vulnerable populations.

The successful candidate is expected to have experience and commitment to teaching all levels of learners, including medical students, residents and clinical fellows and will provide leadership and training to future physicians. The candidate will be expected to fully participate in all of the appropriate departmental and divisional administrative and educational activities.  Candidates must have demonstrated capability and interest in clinical research and show evidence of a history of research productivity to align with the departmental academic mission and vision.

This is a full-time faculty position in the contractually limited appointment category, for a period of three years (renewable).  Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.  Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Salary is composed of, largely, fee-for-service activities.  There is Alternate Funding Plan support for academic and educational activities.  For more information about the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, please visit:  http://obgyn.mcmaster.ca/.  

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 applicants 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:

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae together with a letter of intent which should include a brief statement on education/teaching, a statement of research interests, 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 profession settings (2-page maximum) . In addition please provide the names of three professional referees. Note: letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

Applications will be considered until July 27, 2024

For more information about the position, please contact:

Dr. Jon Barrett Department Chair,

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, 1280 Main Street West, HSC-2F39

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1 Tel. 905 521 2100 ext. 76696

Email: jon.barrett@mcmaster.ca

Applicants can apply to the Mosaic Career Opportunities page at : This position will begin in 2024 contingent on completion of the recruitment processes and candidate availability.