Anatomical Pathologist, Head, Neck & Endocrine

Job Details Regular / Temporary Temporary Job Title Anatomical Pathologist, Head, Neck & Endocrine Job ID 68540 Location St. Joseph's Hospital Open Date 03 / 04 / 2025 Job Type Special Close Date 30 / 06 / 2025 Employee Group Academic Favorite Job Department Pathology Hours per Week 35 Posting Details

Academic Anatomical Pathologist

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario

Applications are invited for a full-time Head, Neck, and Endocrine Pathologist in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), with an academic appointment at an appropriate rank in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University, Hamilton.

The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated and collegial physician with a strong sense of professionalism and excellent communication skills. The candidate will have subspecialty expertise through a recognized fellowship, or at least five years practice experience in Head, Neck, and Endocrine Pathology, including related molecular / biomarker testing and reporting. Strong surgical pathology and frozen section skills are required. Applicants must hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, in Anatomical or General Pathology, and must hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, quality improvement, knowledge translation, innovation, and / or clinical / translational research is essential.

About the HRLMP, McMaster University, and Hamilton :

The HRLMP encompasses five tertiary care hospitals operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare and employs more than 30 anatomical pathologists in all subspecialties. McMaster University plays an integral role in the educational and economic life of Hamilton, providing a stimulating academic environment with unique opportunities for clinical and basic research.

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. 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

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

How to Apply :

Interested candidates are to submit a :

Curriculum vitae

Names and contact information for at least three referees. Please note letters of reference will not be requested or reviewed at the application stage, but at later stages of the application process.

Letter of interest, including career plans, qualifications / expertise and accomplishments, specifically as to how these relate to this position. This should include an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement reflecting on their past and present activities in EDI, and how they plan to contribute to our EDI mission when they join HRLMP / McMaster.

All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University Careers Website. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Please address your letter of interest to :

Dr. Ihab El-Shinnawy

Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence :

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

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+.

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 for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact :

• at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• at ext. 22207, or
• at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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.

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