Description

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen's University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking full-time Academic Radiologists with MD or equivalent designation and Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Radiology, Neuroradiology, Abdominal Imaging, Breast Imaging, or Interventional Radiology. The preferred candidates will exhibit strong potential for innovative and scholarly research or will have an excellent track record of high-quality research output that demonstrates potential for independent research. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Diagnostic Radiology at Queen’s is recognized for providing high quality care and is closely integrated with­­­­­­­­­ the Cancer Centre of Southeast Ontario and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) through multidisciplinary conferences as well as collaborative clinical and research initiatives. The Department is engaged in diverse educational activities through the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Candidates must demonstrate a strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.

KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE OVERVIEW

The Academic Radiologist will join 30+ radiologists in the Department, who provide clinical service to a population of approximately 650,000 in Southeastern Ontario in two teaching hospitals, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care. There are a total of 3 CT scanners at both hospital sites, including a recently installed DE Canon Aquilion ONE CT with full Cardiac imaging capabilities. There is a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner and a state-of-the-art Siemens 3T VIDA MRI scanner. KHSC is one of the first centres in Canada with a recently launched portable MRI program for our ICUs. A breast MRI has recently been installed at a state-of-the-art 10,000 sq. foot Breast Imaging facility, housing Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP),breast diagnostics, and procedures all under one roof. A PET-CT program has begun as of March 2025, serving the Cancer Centre of Southeast Ontario. 

OTHER SERVICES

The Faculty also provides radiology services to Kingston MRI Inc., where there are two 1.5T Philips MRI scanners, responsible for a large volume of out-patient MR imaging.

The Radiology Department provides Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology service to the Cancer Centre of Southeast Ontario, which is host to Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology.

QUEEN’S HEALTH SCIENCES OVERVIEW

Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University strives to develop an inclusive ecosystem that attracts the best talent from diverse fields, including cardiovascular disease, medicine and surgery, nursing, and healthcare economics. This ecosystem will promote excellence in patient care and will drive high impact clinical science and education research.

Queen’s Health Sciences houses thirteen Research Centres and Institutes, each specializing in a specific research area, such as Neurosciences, Global Health, or Translational Research. These hubs of innovation are led by dedicated Directors and individual governance, contributing to a rich tapestry of scientific inquiry within the Faculty.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts outstanding students.  Established over 150 years ago, the School of Medicine at Queen's University aims to advance the tradition of preparing excellent physicians and leaders in health care by embracing a spirit of inquiry and innovation in education and research.

 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).

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

With the academic component of this position, there is an expectation of participation in undergraduate medical education, residency training, and research. The Department has an established internal research grant process, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.

The successful incumbent will be preferred to have a background in basic science and/or clinical research and fellowship training in their subspeciality. 

Participation in the Department on-call schedule would also be required.  There is a strong collaboration with clinical scientists and researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences, as well as within the School of Computing, School of Public Health, Canadian Cancer Trials Group, Smith Engineering, Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Centre for Health Innovation, Global Health, and the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute, among others.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Preference will be given to those who either hold or are eligible for certification in Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Members of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. 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.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

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 have legal valid work status in Canada.

b. Curriculum Vitae; and,

c. the names and full contact information of three referees.