Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Social Studies of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (L001065)
Call for applications
Position description
The Department of Social Studies of Medicine is seeking to hire at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). We are looking for a historian specializing in the history of medicine in any period from classical antiquity through the 18th century. The geographic focus of the candidate’s specialization is open. We welcome candidates whose work addresses cultural difference and/or global perspectives. The Department of Social Studies of Medicine is a multidisciplinary department (anthropology, history, sociology, biomedical ethics) that sees itself as a bridge between the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts. McGill University was founded in 1819 and is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and among the top three in Canada. McGill is located in Montreal (http://www.montrealinternational.com/en/), a diverse multiethnic city with a sparkling 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. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification.
Job Duties
Candidates will be expected to teach courses within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts, and to carry out a program of research. The successful candidate will have potential or proven ability to develop an internationally recognized research program in ancient, medieval or early modern medicine, to obtain grants for their own research, and to contribute to the building of successful research projects and programs. The candidate is expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (research, teaching, supervision of a diverse body of graduate students and involvement in academic and administrative committees) and the mission of the Department of Social Studies of Medicine. 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 have:
• a doctorate in History or allied field, and expertise in the history of ancient, medieval or early modern medicine and healthcare;
• a record of publication in the field.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Social Studies of Medicine Employee Type: Tenure-Track ('Academic Tenure Stream') Rank: Assistant Professor Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience Job Status: Full-time
The following supporting documents are required:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Statement of research
• Names and contact information of three referees
Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.
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.
Deadline is 31 January 2022
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire