Assistant Professor (Research)

Position description

The School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the field of public and population health academic programs related to mental health, climate change and humanitarian crises. The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment as a member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Assistant Professor (Research). This position does not confer eligibility for tenure. This is 3-year, renewable appointment.

McGill University is one of Canada’s leading universities, and the new School of Population and Global Health is developing its strategic plan for the next five years. The successful candidate will play an important role in the development of its public and population health academic programs related to mental health, climate change and humanitarian crises.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program in one or more of the School’s priority areas, which are mental health, climate change, and humanitarian crises. The candidate must also acquire funds to support the training of graduate students.

The successful candidate will actively contribute to teaching and mentoring Masters of Science in Public Health (MScPH) graduate students. This will entail teaching 1 three-credit course per term as part of either the MScPH program or the new undergraduate program in Population Global Health in behavioural research methods and one of the three areas listed above.

Additional duties will involve contributing to the development of the School of Population and Global Health in its various research, education and service activities. The successful candidate will have the potential to innovate in public and population health education and have an established track record in public health research. They will also be able to develop meaningful and productive relationships with population and global health organizations to support and enhance public health research and training.

All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University and the wider scholarly community.  The candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent (such as MD with MSc) in public health or in a related field. An understanding of and experience working in International, Canadian, Quebec or other relevant public health systems is necessary as well as understanding and experience of core public health functions (e.g. surveillance, prevention, health promotion and health protection).

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Population and Global Health
Employee Type:  Contract Academic Staff (‘Academic Contractual’)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time

• Posting Period: Please submit applications within 30 days of posting.
• The following supporting documents are required:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Statement of research
• Names and contact information of three referees

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. 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 well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual 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.

McGill 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 will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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