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Position Description
The McGill University Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy within the School of Population and Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts are inviting applications for a full time joint position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track). We welcome applications from outstanding scholars whose work explore the ethical challenges posed by the development and dissemination of emerging or contested medical technologies (e.g., vaccine hesitancy, genomics, precision medicine), especially as they intersect with disinformation and barriers to care for marginalized communities.
The McGill University Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy and the Department of Philosophy encourage applications from candidates whose applied research draws on any combination of bioethics, philosophy of science or medicine, clinical research, or public health to inform policy and practice aimed at advancing efficient, equitable, and trusted health policies and health services interventions.
The Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy (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 translational research are committed to providing an interdisciplinary environment that aims to produce cutting-edge and impactful research on issues related to Ethics and Policy for the improvement of population health and health equity locally, nationally, and globally. The Department offers a vibrant and inclusive research environment attracting diverse students, staff, and faculty.
The Department of Philosophy, housed in the Faculty of Arts, is a pluralist, research-intensive unit that includes strengths in ethics, political philosophy, logic, and feminist philosophy. The Department emphasizes rigor in argument, clarity in expression, and intellectual generosity, preparing their community of students and researchers not only for academic success but also for vital interdisciplinary work across the humanities, sciences, and professional fields.
The successful candidate will benefit from a robust, existing Inter-Faculty bridge between the Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy (DEEP) and the Department of Philosophy. With several members already holding joint appointments, the appointee will join a flourishing and integrated community of colleagues actively engaged in bioethics across the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be actively involved in the academic activities of both departments, including research, teaching, and supervision of students and residents, and service on academic and administrative committees. In addition to other teaching duties to be determined by the joint Chairs, the incumbent will be required to develop and teach a new HealthCare Ethics course to be offered in the Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy.
The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and sustain an externally funded, independent research program addressing the ethical challenges posed by the development and dissemination of emerging or contested medical technologies and their implications for health equity. This research agenda should be aligned with, and contribute to, the DNA to RNA (D2R) Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative at McGill, particularly along Axis 6 (https://www.mcgill.ca/dna-to-rna/about/research-impact/six-foundational-axes).
Active participation in D2R’s collaborative and interdisciplinary activities is expected, including contributions to governance, knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and other service that advance the initiative’s goals.
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:
Hold a doctoral degree in Philosophy or a related discipline by the start date of employment;
Have a proven track record of research productivity with evidence of scholarly excellence;
Demonstrate a commitment to, and evidence of, high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy;
Have a track record of effective and synergistic collaborations;
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 and Faculty of Arts, Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy and Department of Philosophy
Employee Type: Tenure-Track ('Academic Tenure Stream')
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time
Posting Period: 60 days from date of posting
The following supporting documents are required:
Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
Statement of research;
Statement of teaching activities, teaching philosophy, and teaching dossier;
Writing sample;
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.