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Position Description
The Ingram School of Nursing of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, is seeking applications for a full-time Academic Associate position with expertise in community nursing. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be joining the School at a stimulating time of growth and energy with a recently enlarged number of education and research-focused faculty, major curricular revisions, and a physical space with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Travel within the province of Quebec (including remote areas) may be required.
The Ingram School of Nursing (ISON) is proud to host a respectful, multi-disciplinary and inclusive work setting in its multiple areas of activity, which includes the training of a diverse group of students. The School is part of McGill University, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and among the top three in Canada. McGill is located in Montreal, Quebec www.montrealinternational.com/en/ a multiethnic city with a strong cultural life. Montreal has been selected numerous times as the best city for students in North America. Montreal is safe, housing costs are among the lowest for cities of comparable size, and overall quality of life is outstanding.
Primary Responsibilities
Under the Direction of the Director of the Clinical Partnership Office (CPO), the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:
- Assume responsibility for the student course assignment of all undergraduate and graduate level community clinical courses in collaboration with respective Program Directors and Course Coordinators;
- Assume responsibility for the recruitment of new Community clinical placements within Quebec (including CBOs) as well as support recruitment of placements for clinical placements within vulnerable populations in remote regions nationally and internationally (Ambassador program);
- Develop partnerships with various stakeholders, including Community-Based organizations and indigenous health organizations that align with the ISON strategic objectives;
- Oversee the operations of the CNCN clinics;
- Ensure best practices in clinical education for community clinical courses;
- Collaborate with the Director of the Clinical Partnership Office and members of the CPO team on various mandates;
- Engage with various external partners/organizations in discussions related to the development of excellence in clinical education.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum requirements for consideration are:
- Masters’ degree in Nursing with an active membership with the OIIQ;
- Community Care nursing experience; working with vulnerable remote populations, indigenous community health and global health preferred;
- Experience related to clinical education;
- Clinical placements recruitment experience preferred;
- Excellent verbal and written English and strong verbal and written French
- A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness is expected
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ingram School of Nursing
Job Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Job Status: Full-time
Length of Appointment: 1-yearterm with possibility of renewal
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.
The following supporting documents are required:
- A cover letter & curriculum vitae
- the names and contact information of three references
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
