Faculty Lecturer (Professional), School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Psychosocial Stream (C1-260410 and C2-260410)

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Position Description

The McGill University School of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting applications for two part-time positions (2 days/week) as a member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Faculty Lecturer (Professional). In collaboration with the psychosocial teaching team, the successful candidates will be responsible for the coordination and teaching responsibilities associated mainly with courses within the psychosocial teaching stream, such as [OCC1-551] Psychosocial Practice in OT, [OCC1-618] Applied OT Psychosocial Theory, and [OCC1 622] Community-Based OT. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

Job Duties

The successful candidates will be actively involved in the academic activities of the McGill University School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. The incumbent(s)’s primary responsibilities will include coordinating and teaching the workload equivalent of 6 credits per term. Courses will involve a mix of theoretical and skill-based learning facilitated in either large or small groups. Coordination will involve being responsible for course development (e.g., coordination with course instructors, inviting guest speakers, course website management, etc.), as well as providing content alignment and effective teaching delivery associated with education, assignments, and overall student support to address the students’ needs within these courses.

Additional responsibilities will also include involvement in the Occupational Therapy Program activities and meetings, as well as service on program, school, national, and international committees, and/or professional associations.

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

Candidates must:

• Be an Occupational Therapist;
• Have a Masters degree, or higher;
• Be eligible for licensure with the OEQ;
• Possess relevant clinical experience as an occupational therapist in a mental health setting or in a practice with a strong focus on psychosocial dimensions of occupation (i.e., individual and/or group approaches) within the province of Quebec;
• Demonstrate a commitment to, and in accordance with circumstances, a track record in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI);
• Have previous teaching experience at a university level;
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with students and the psychosocial teaching team;
• Possess excellent organizational skills, time management, creative problem solving, and leadership skills are essential;
• Have the ability to work well within an inter-professional team;
• Have demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.

Note: For more information about the eligibility for promotion and reappointment, please consult the following link: https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/academic-life-cycle/contract-academic-staff-cas/ranked-cas

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Job Type: Contract Academic Staff
Rank: Faculty Lecturer
Job Status: Part-time
Length of Appointment: 3 years, with possibility of renewable
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• names and contact information of three referees

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.

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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.