Assistant Professor (Research)

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Assistant Professor (Research)

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Position description
The McGill University Department of Global and Public Health, part of the School of Population and
Global Health (SPGH) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-
time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Research). This is a Contract Academic Staff
position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.McGill University is an internationally renowned Canadian institution, located in the vibrant and
multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec.The DGPH, as one of three departments in the School of Population and Global Health, aims to
address health inequities and advance public health through action-oriented research,
interdisciplinary training, allyship and equitable partnerships. We aim to foster solution-focused
leadership, learning and knowledge generation around priority public health problems. Central to
this approach is equitable partnerships. Our research and education will draw upon diverse
expertise from across McGill University, within and beyond the boundaries of the Faculty of
Medicine and Health Sciences, and our external partners.Our faculty members engage in practice- and problem-based projects with particular attention to
systems of innovation and the broad range of skills required to solve complex public health
challenges. With a focus on program and service delivery to transition and scale promising
interventions. Our students learn by engaging with real-world health problems in partnership with
stakeholders using hands-on experiential learning and community-based, participatory approaches.Job Duties
The successful candidate will play an important role in leading research with respect to infectious
diseases, working closely with the Pandemic and Emergencies Readiness Lab (PERL) and DGPH.The successful candidate wil lead research on enhancing pandemic and health emergency readiness
drawing on innovative mixed methods, epidemiology, and model ing to inform policy and practice.
The incumbent is expected to mentor graduate students and trainees, teach 2 three-credit courses
per year as part of the SPGH MScPH program in Public Health or the undergraduate BA degree
program in Population and Global Health, and serve on committees within the Department of Global
and Public Health.Additional duties will involve working with the Director of the Pandemic and Emergency Readiness
Laboratory (PERL) focusing on the development of a new program on pandemic prevention research
and policy.The successful candidate wil be expected to build a dynamic, independent program of research and
seek external salary and operating funds to support this research program. The candidate will have
the potential to innovate in public and population health education and an ability to develop
meaningful and productive relationships with other researchers, and with population and global
health organizations to support and enhance public health research and training.The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s
academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in
academic and administrative committees). They will contribute to the interdisciplinary education
mission of the Department of Global and Public Health, including the training of neonatal nurse
practitioner students.All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the
University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity,
and inclusion is also expected.Qualifications and Education RequirementsCandidates must:

• Have a PhD or equivalent (e.g., MD degree with MSc) in public health, epidemiology, or in a

related field;

• Have the ability to lead operational research related to pandemic and/or infectious diseases

risk assessment and management;

• Have proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative, socio-cultural research methods,

machine learning and modelling;

• Have relevant research and work experience related to infectious diseases;
• Possess an understanding of, and experience working in, the International, Canadian, and

Provincial Public Health Systems;

• Have an understanding of, and experience working in, knowledge translation (e.g., journalism

and communications) of research with communities, practitioners and policy makers;

• Have a proven track record of working effectively in multi-center partnerships;
• Teaching experience in Public Health would be considered an asset;
• Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring

it within few years of appointment is preferred.Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Global and
Public Health
Job Type: Contract Academic Staff (‘Academic Contractual’)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Ful -time
Posting Period: 30 days from date of postingThe fol owing supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document);
• Statement of research interests and goals (if including other documents, combine to make 1

pdf);

• The names and contact information of three referees.

Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do
not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are
conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbal y and in
writing.L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités
d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de
l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.
McGil University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic
rigour and excel ence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible
minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of
minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as wel as from all qualified candidates with
the skil s and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGil , research that reflects diverse intel ectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of
dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate
their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as
government, communities, or industry.
McGil further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-
related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to
signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path.
This information wil be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGil implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity
groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and ful inclusion of
persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles
transversal y, across all facets of the University community, and through
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of
the application process may contact, in confidence,
Al qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents wil be given priority.

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Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:09:44 GMT

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