Faculty Lecturer (Teaching) - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health

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Position description
The McGill University Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Faculty Lecturer (Teaching). This will be a three-year, renewable appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health is part of the School of Population and Global Health within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec.

The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health runs several graduate programs, including MSc and PhD degrees in both Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and is developing a program in Health Data Analytics. Details can be found at the following website: https://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/

Job Duties
The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in teaching; they will be expected to participate in both in-person and online teaching.

The incumbent will be expected to develop content for, and teach, up to four 3-credit biostatistics and data science courses per year. The successful candidate will assist in the oversight and management of the department’s online programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in committees and other service roles while involved in discussing best teaching practices within the School of Population and Global Health, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the University. Other tasks may include the following:

• Transforming existing teaching material for use in online formats;
• Supervising students in biostatistics and epidemiologic research projects;
• Assisting with the coordination and teaching of external/professional development workshops.

The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of students, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).

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
The incumbent will be expected to have a strong background in biostatistics and data science. They should have experience in coordinating and teaching lectures in biostatistics, as well as supervising students.

Candidates must have:

• A PhD in Biostatistics (or equivalent);
• A demonstrated ability to teach core topics in biostatistics;
• A demonstrated ability to teach data science and statistical programming using R and other software;
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and proven ability to work in a team;
• A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy;
• Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within few years of appointment is

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Faculty Lecturer
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time
Posting Period: 30 days from the date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• A brief teaching dossier, which includes a statement of teaching philosophy and an outline of past and proposed scholarly activities;
• Names and contact information of three

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Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based/ located.

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, [email protected].

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