Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track) and Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 1 in Montréal

The McGill University Department of Family Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track) in conjunction with a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 1. In alignment with our commitment to fostering Indigenous leadership in health sciences and academic excellence, this is a special priority call for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis scholars.

The McGill University Department of Family Medicine is dedicated to deepening its engagement with Indigenous communities and expanding its leadership, research, and teaching capacity in areas relevant to Indigenous health. To this end, we invite applications from scholars who integrate relevant experience and expertise in Indigenous knowledges, methodologies, histories, traditions, languages, or systems of laws and governance. We encourage applications from scholars who employ CBPR (community-based participatory research) methods.

The successful nominee for this Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 1 will possess a distinguished record of research excellence, characterized by significant national and international recognition within the fields of Family Medicine or Primary Care. As a CRC Tier 1 holder, the incumbent is expected to engage in innovative programs of research that help train the next generation of highly skilled scholars through student supervision, innovative teaching, and meaningful community outreach.

Following a successful evaluation, the successful candidate that satisfies the conditions will be supported by the University for nomination to a CRC. Candidates for the CRC will be assessed based on demonstrated evidence of existing outstanding original research, and clear recognition as an original researcher of world-class calibre and as a leader in their field.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in the academic activities of the McGill University Department of Family Medicine and be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in research, pedagogy, and supervision. They will be expected to maintain an ambitious research program in family medicine and/or primary healthcare of the highest international standards and disseminate their research findings through peer-reviewed publications and other knowledge translation and exchange activities.

The incumbent will be expected to contribute to formal teaching of graduate courses, develop courses at all levels in their areas of specialization, supervise and mentor graduate students, contribute to the intellectual life of the department and the University, and develop Indigenous academic leadership capacity at McGill University.

The successful candidate will also be expected to be involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, 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:

• Hold a PhD or a medical degree with research training or have equivalent expertise related to Indigenous health gained outside traditional academic career paths.
• Have formal research training and evidence of a research track record in an appropriate discipline.
• Provide evidence of scholarly excellence with the potential to obtain external research funding.
• Have a proven track record of research productivity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to, and evidence of, high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy with a record of collegiality and synergistic collaboration.
• Have developed an internationally recognized independent research program with a demonstrated ability to obtain grants and external funding.
• Be able to foster collaborative relationships through effective communication, interpersonal skills, and strategic team building.
• Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.

Required Documents for External and Internal Applicants:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and curriculum vitae (maximum 20 pages with publications in appendix as 1 PDF document).
• Statement of research (maximum 2 pages) and statement of teaching (maximum 1 page) as 1 PDF document.
• Statement of your ties to Indigenous communities and your Indigenous identity (1 page).
• EDI statement (maximum 1 page).
• The names and contact information of three referees.

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.