Job ID

79253

Job Title

Academic Urologist

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Juravinski Hospital

Open Date

2026/10/19

Job Type

Special

Close Date

2026/12/03

Employee Group

Academic

Favorite Job

Department

Surgery

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

FACCFA

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

0 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

McMaster University, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking an academic Urologist. The Urology Division provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients from other regions of the province and plays an essential role in the support of regional programs including gynecological oncology, colorectal surgery and surgical oncology, renal disease transplantation. The Urology Division together with the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Urology with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs. The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

C ulture that is inclusive

R esearch that impacts

E ducation that inspires

A dvancement for all

T ransformation through innovation

E xcellence in patient care

Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.

The successful candidate will be based at the Juravinski Hospital and will be expected to demonstrate experience and subspecialty training in Endourology, and advanced management of stones and benign prostatic hypertrophy . The successful applicant’s clinical skill set must include facility with general urology for the purposes of regional call duties and will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and cooperative skills and initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the regional urology service. 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. A commitment and demonstrated interest in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research programs and academic initiatives of the Division of Urology.

Applicants must have fellowship training. Candidates must have certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Preference will be given to applicants with experience and interest in clinical trials in Transplantation and evidence-based surgery. This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable) in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants must be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery and have completed fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, with preference given to accredited fellowships.



The candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced training in research, education, simulation, or quality initiatives including Master’s/PhD or equivalent, including evidence of productivity and experience in these areas such as publications, presentations, and guideline development.

About the Institution and Faculty:

McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine, and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

About The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre:

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on the Hamilton escarpment, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive regional cancer programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a busy emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgical oncology, complex malignant hematology, oncology, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation and diagnostics. It’s also a leader in life-saving adult stem cell transplant and cellular therapy where the first successful transplant from an unrelated donor in Canada took place.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.

How To Apply

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”.

Applications must include:

- A curriculum vitae.

- Description of previous academic experience, as well as specialty training.



Applicants are invited to describe the impact that any career interruptions may have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.

- Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings, and/or advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (2-page maximum)

- Provide the names and contact information of three professional referees; 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 are to be made through https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ via JO# 79253 and addressed to:

Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Professor and Chair

Department of Surgery

Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University

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 Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) 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.

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.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

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