Queen's University | Clinical Academic Cardiologist
The Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University at Kingston invites applications for a Clinical Academic Cardiologist appointment.
Position Overview
The Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University at Kingston invites applications for a Clinical Academic Cardiologist appointment. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing clinical care and academic/scholarly service in the field of Pediatric Cardiology. This position is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
The Department of Pediatrics at Queen’s University at Kingston provides multidisciplinary tertiary care for Southeastern and Northern Ontario. The Department is a vibrant place for the delivery of outstanding clinical care, education, research, and advocacy for children and families. The clinical care is provided at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre, a tertiary academic center that serves the needs of communities in Southeastern and Northern Ontario.
The Department has a thriving Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited residency program. The Department prioritizes research excellence and has strong programs in clinical and translational research, with strong research support system and infrastructure. The Department supports the academic development of clinical faculty through specialized training, allocated academic time, access to departmental and university-based research infrastructure, and teaching development opportunities, consistent with the expectations of clinical academic appointments.
The successful incumbent will be expected to provide care in a range of settings including in-patient consultations and out-patient clinics. Outpatient responsibilities include at least two half-day inperson clinics per week and one half-day virtual clinic, in addition to participation in quarterly pediatric cardiology outreach clinics in Moose Factory.
The candidate must be skilled in the performance, interpretation and teaching of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing, including echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), ambulatory rhythm monitoring (Holter), and exercise stress testing (treadmill). This role requires close collaboration with the Cardiac Diagnostic Team, the existing pediatric cardiologist, the Maternal–Fetal Medicine program, and other pediatric subspecialties. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in both congenital and acquired heart diseases, including the management of complex congenital heart disease. Additional responsibilities include, active participation in multidisciplinary case discussions and presentations of cases at regional surgical and interventional cardiology conferences, as well as engagement in adult congenital heart disease transition of care. The position also includes participation in the Pediatric cardiology on-call schedule.
The successful incumbent will provide clinical teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and provide regular feedback and mentorship to trainees. Research and scholarship experience are welcome, as research is a core value of the Department.. Applicants need to have demonstrated the ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment through their letter of application and references.
Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent) and be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Certification, or eligibility for certification, by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric Cardiology or equivalent is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate training and experience in Pediatric Cardiology, with additional expertise in fetal ECHO considered an asset.
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).
Members of the Department of Pediatrics enjoy competitive compensation and benefits packages. Compensation is determined in accordance with the Department’s Practice Plan policies for clinical academic faculty. 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.
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 dopadmin@queensu.ca.
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.
Clinical academic faculty within Queen’s Health Sciences are governed by the Policy for Clinical Academic Faculty Members in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The deadline for applications is April 17, 2026 However, the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Complete applications are to be directed to:
Dr. M. Constantine Samaan
Professor & Head,
Department of Pediatrics,
Queen’s University
Rm. 4-3-217, Watkins 3
Kingston General Hospital Kingston,
Ontario K7L 2V7,
Canada
Phone: (613) 548-6046
Fax: (613) 548-2453
Email: constantine.samaan@queensu.ca