Academic Anesthesiologist (Kingston, Ontario)

The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario is accepting applications for a Clinical Academic Anesthesiologist position. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing clinical care and academic/scholarly service in the field of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. This position is to fill an existing vacancy within the University. Candidates must possess a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada fellowship or equivalent with additional clinical or research fellowship training. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The position will consist of a mix of clinical anesthesiology, teaching and research. The position includes general, pediatric, obstetric and postoperative management of patients.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality anesthetic care across a broad range of surgical specialties, including obstetrics, perioperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care.
• Contribute to departmental call coverage as part of a collegial, team-based model.
• Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient safety, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.

Teaching & Education:

• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in the operating room, simulation environment, and academic sessions.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and educational innovation within the department.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to trainees, fostering a supportive and productive learning environment.
• Participate in faculty development activities and maintain excellence in teaching evaluations.

Scholarly & Research Activity:

• Engage in scholarly work, which may include clinical research, education-focused scholarship, quality-improvement research, or knowledge translation.
• Support research teams involved in grant applications, ethics submissions, and dissemination of findings through presentations or publications.
• Participate in the department’s research mission by attending journal clubs, scholarly rounds, and collaborative academic initiatives.

Professional Service & Academic Citizenship:

• Demonstrate a commitment to collegiality, professionalism, and equity within the department and the broader Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Participate in hospital, university, and national committees as appropriate to support the academic mission.
• Contribute to community engagement, continuing professional development, and advocacy in areas relevant to anesthesiology and patient care.

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Preference will be given to applicants who have a strong track record or postgraduate education for innovative scholarly work. Applicants must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions as well as evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. References who can attest to the applicant’s expertise are required.

Members of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Compensation is determined in accordance with the Department’s Practice Plan policies for clinical academic faculty. For additional information regarding compensation structures for this position, please contact the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Why Queen’s

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).

Queen’s is strategically located between Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, in historic Kingston, Ontario, on the shores of Lake Ontario. It offers excellent lifestyle opportunities and a strong academic environment. Remuneration is competitive within a unique alternate funding plan. The work schedule is flexible, with a large pool of members sharing in the call schedule.

How to Apply

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals and is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Queen’s encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants are asked to indicate whether they have valid legal work status in Canada.

The University will provide support throughout the 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 Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine.

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 current Curriculum Vitae; and,
• the names and full contact information of three referees.

The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Complete applications are to be directed to: Perioperative Medicine (address listed below).

Clinical academic faculty within Queen’s Health Sciences are governed by the Policy for Clinical Academic Faculty Members in the Faculty of Health Sciences. As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and/or assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes

Dr. Ramiro Arellano, Head c/o Ola Bienkowski

Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

Queen’s University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7

TEL: (613) 533-2952 FAX: (613) 548-1375

EMAIL: [email protected]

Please visit our website at: https://anesthesiology.queensu.ca/