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Position Description
The McGill University Department of Global and Public Health (DGPH) within the School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the field of Public Health and Global Health. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The Department of Global and Public Health is one of the three departments within the School of Population and Global Health at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. Our dedicated team of experts involved in diverse academic activities and diverse translational research are committed to addressing health inequities and advance public health, locally, nationally, and globally, through action-oriented research, interdisciplinary training, allyship, and equitable partnerships. The DGPH offers a vibrant and inclusive research environment attracting diverse students, staff, and faculty.
McGill University, in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, is embarking on an ambitious collaboration with seven African organizations within the Nkabom Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative. This initiative aims to bridge education and workforce gaps by training youth in the nutrition and agri-food sectors, especially in rural communities, to help transform Africa’s agri-food system and empower the next generation of leaders.
Strategic outcomes identified for the collaborative endeavor include the following:
(i) experiential learning opportunities that promote climate-smart, traditional, and nutrition-rich agri-food practices rooted in community-based action research and innovation;
(ii) access for young people, including young women, refugees, and internally displaced people, and young people with disabilities, to inclusive and flexible learning opportunities across their careers; and,
(iii) education ecosystems equipped with policies, networks, skills, leadership, and resources to nurture youth-driven entrepreneurial ventures that address critical needs in the nutrition and agri-food ecosystem to spur inclusive economic growth.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will play an important role in building and managing the above, working collaboratively with local and external partners. The incumbent will be expected to participate in regular meetings at McGill University and key partner institutions. The successful candidate’s academic duties will include developing, teaching, and leading courses in Global Public Health Nutrition and participating in the development and support of degree programs within the partner Ghanaian collaborating institutions.
The successful candidate’s management duties will include overseeing the implementation of the collaborative program with universities in Ghana and related stakeholders, being responsible for deliverables and outcomes. The successful candidate will be expected to travel to Ghana to fulfill some of the job duties.
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, if applicable).
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 Requirements
Candidates must:
Have a PhD, or equivalent (i.e., MD with MSc or MD with MPH, for example);
Possess expertise in in public health nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, human nutrition, food security, nutritional policy, and program evaluation;
Have a track record of high-quality teaching, inclusive pedagogy, and effective student supervision experience in Global and Public Health nutrition;
Possess relevant training, research, or work experience in Africa, especially Ghana;
Have a proven track record of working in equitable global health partnerships;
Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Global and Public 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: 30 days from date of posting
The following supporting documents are required:
Cover letter (2 pages max) and curriculum vitae;
Statement of teaching, including experience in the African context (2 pages max);
Names and contact information of three referees.
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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally 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.
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
