Tenure Track Faculty Position

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Open to rank of Assistant Professor

Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Host-Parasite Interactions

Faculty:Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Department/School:Institute of Parasitology

The Canada Research Chair is also open to internal candidates who already hold a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at McGill University.

Position description

Applications are encouraged from scientists investigating parasites of veterinary and human importance, in particular with research programs focusing on molecular aspects of parasitology through use of novel approaches and technologies. Preference will be given to scientists working on helminth parasites but applications from all host-parasite systems will be considered. The appointee is expected to develop a competitive research program supported by external funding and will participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (https://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/).

The Institute of Parasitology (https://www.mcgill.ca/parasitology/) and McGill University have a large and dynamic community of researchers focused on parasitic infections, including genomics, proteomics, imaging, drug research and clinical applications, providing outstanding opportunities to establish multidisciplinary collaborative projects.

The successful candidate that satisfies the eligibility conditions of the Canada Research Chair (CRC) program may be supported by the University for nomination to a Tier 2 Chair inHost-Parasite Interactionswhich provides protected time for research within a full-time academic appointment.

Nominees for Tier 2 Chair positions must be emerging scholars and hold the rank of assistant or associate professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. A nominee who is more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (e.g., maternity or parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training, and family care) will be taken into consideration using the Tier 2 justification process.Eligibility conditions for CRCs are found athttp://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx#s3

Qualifications and Education requirements

Women and men holding a PhD or equivalent with demonstrated research excellence and the potential for high-quality teaching in the broad area of Host-Parasite Interactions are invited to submit applications. We seek applicants with a history of excellent and impactful publications and success in securing extramural research funding.

McGill University is an educational institution that delivers courses in English. The University is located in the Province of Quebec and French is the official language of the Province. Individuals who have fluency in both English and French are particularly encouraged to apply.Candidates who do not satisfy the CRC eligibility criteria for a Tier 2 Chair are nonetheless invited to apply for the position.

JOB DETAILS

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted online to:

Timothy Geary, PhD
Institute of Parasitology, McGill University
21,111 Lakeshore Road
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada H9X 3V9

Phone (514) 398-7612
E-mail: timothy.g.geary [at] mcgill.ca

Required supporting documents include:

• a cover letter andcurriculum vitae
• statement of research and teaching experience and interests

• names and contact information of three referees.For Tier 2 nominees at the rank of Assistant Professor who are within three years of their PhD, one referee must be the PhD supervisor.

For internal applicants only: Supporting documents include a recent curriculum vitae and a statement of research aligned with the designated subject area for the Chair.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

McGill Universityhires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.We especially welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities.

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 and may have had an effect on their career path.This information will be considered to ensure 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, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) by e-mail (angela.campbell [at] mcgill.ca) or phone 514-398-1660.

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

Date of Posting:1 Oct. 2018