Description

Position Overview 

The Department of Surgery (www.surgery.queensu.ca) at Queen’s University is seeking an 
Academic Vascular Surgeon position specializing in vascular/endovascular surgery. The candidate 
will have completed vascular fellowship training at the commencement of their appointment or 
have been practicing vascular/endovascular surgery with an interest in an academic career. 
Additional fellowship training as a Masters or PhD would also be advantageous.  The preferred 
candidate must have an excellent record of success working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary 
clinical environment.  They must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding educational 
contributions and significant academic and scholarly research in line with the mission of the 
Division of Cardiovascular Surgery. Evidence of current involvement and commitment to research 
through the submission of a research dossier outlining an academic plan and career goals is 
requested. Applicants will also be involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical 
education. Submission of an educational dossier is encouraged. 

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree, have completed an accredited residency program in 
vascular surgery and received certification in Vascular Surgery.  Any postgraduate/fellowship 
qualifications should be completed prior to appointment. Candidates must be eligible for 
licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and hold certification by the Royal 
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Surgery. 
The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and 
participate in the vascular surgery on-call schedule at Kingston Health Sciences Centre.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching, supervision, and 
mentorship of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students.  Endovascular surgical and 
intervention will be done collaboratively with Interventional Radiology.  

Why Queen’s 

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 https://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/. 
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 
(http://www.queensu.ca/). 

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 
Surgery.  

Requirements

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,  
• A research dossier outlining an academic plan and career goals; and,  
• An educational dossier is encouraged.

The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications are to be directed to:  
Dr. Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju, Head, Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Watkins 
3, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Fax: (613) 544-9174, Email: 
KGH.DepartmentOfSurgery@kingstonhsc.ca  

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.