"Academic Obstetrician Gynecologist with MIGS Training"

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 ONE full-time (1.0 FTE) Academic Obstetrician Gynecologist with subspecialty training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon (MIGS) in the Special Appointment category. The successful candidate will join the staff at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton (SJHH). You will be joining three MIGS trained surgeons. Our MIGS surgical group provides regional and local consultation for complex gynecologic surgeries and has strong collaborative relationships with our on-site multidisciplinary surgical and diagnostic imaging services including interventional radiology. The group has launched the first gynecologic robotics program in Hamilton and has a McMaster Fellowship Program in MIGS. McMaster offers care in Obstetrics and Gynecology for the City of Hamilton, and LHINs 3 and 4 (Waterloo Wellington, Hamilton Niagara, Haldimand and Brant). SJHH covers approximately 3,200 deliveries per year. The position start date will be 2026 and can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

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 appropriate departmental and divisional administrative and educational activities. The candidate 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 position is a full-time faculty position in the Special 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 comprised 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 these positions. 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.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: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 the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 22247 or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.

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, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and LGBTQ-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection procedure, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247).

How to apply:Interested applicants should apply through the McMaster Career Opportunities page, and 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. Your letter of interest should be addressed to:

Dr. Jon F.R. Barrett, Chair
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, HSC-2F39
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1

All documents are to be submitted online and applications will only be accepted through the McMaster University Career Opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025.

Consideration of candidates will begin after the above noted date and will continue until the positions are filled.

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.