Category: Academic appointment

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Queen’s University invites applications from exceptional scholars performing research on non-human primate (NHP) models of health and disease. This appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self-identify as members of one or more of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chair program (view note 1) : women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons/visible minorities.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured), depending upon level of experience, in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2023. They will be expected to submit an external nomination for a five-year term position as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC), eligible for renewal once, to a maximum of two five-year terms as a Tier 2 CRC in NHP models of Health and Disease.

The incumbent will hold an advanced degree (i.e., PhD or MD or MD/PhD) and post-doctoral training to position them as an emerging leader in the field using NHP Models of Health and Disease. They will have a distinguished innovative record of accomplishment and possess expertise in innovative experimental approaches using NHPs to understand healthy sensorimotor and/or cognitive functions, and/or develop models of disease. They will establish an innovative, independent research program and will be expected to secure external funding from diverse sources, including national agencies such as the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research. They will supervise, mentor, and train students and other highly qualified personnel.

Our top priority is to provide opportunities for emerging scholars to develop an internationally recognized research profile within a dynamic environment wherein all faculty can thrive. A key criterion is to enhance existing strengths at Queen’s University in systems neuroscience that explore NHPs to study neural circuits supporting sensory, motor and cognitive processes and models of neurological diseases/injury. Queen’s boasts a large, modern non-human primate research facility including over a dozen behavioural assessment labs, surgical suites, and an adjacent and easily-accessible MRI facility that houses a state-of-the-art Siemens Prisma system.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

Canada Research Chairs were established as part of a national strategy to foster research excellence (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca). The successful candidate must submit an external application to the Tri-agency Institutional Program Secretariat that meets the requirements for the successful nomination of Tier 2 Chair as defined by the Canada Research Chairs Program:

• be an excellent emerging world-class researcher who has demonstrated particular research creativity;
• have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their field in the next five to ten years;
• have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and
• be proposing an original, innovative research program of high

 

Candidates more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Acceptable justifications are generally limited to breaks in the candidate’s research career due to maternity or parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training, and family care. Please contact research@queensu.ca if you desire more information on the Tier 2 justification process. In addition, the impact of certain circumstances (including but not limited to parental leave, family responsibilities, illness, disability, research in emerging fields, limited access to resources) that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application.

People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses, and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Queen’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Queen’s is committed to excellence in research and research training for the benefit of Canadians and to achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise.

Queen’s University is committed to diversity and inclusion and has an employment equity program that meets the goals of the Canada Research Chairs program and the requirements of our collective agreement with the Faculty Association. As mentioned above, this appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self-identify as members of one or more of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chair program: women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons/visible minorities. All above-defined eligible applicants for this position will be invited to self-identify once they have applied. Self- identification information will be held in confidence by the Human Rights and Equity Office and one specially trained member of the selection committee. Shortlisted candidates who self- identify as Indigenous will be asked to verify their identity in accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions – Interim Policy prior to being invited to interview. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Candidates should submit a complete application comprising:

• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
• a current Curriculum Vitae that includes a comprehensive list of publications, awards, and grants received;
• a statement of current and prospective research interests and experience;
• a statement of teaching experience and interests together with a teaching portfolio;
• a statement of equity, diversity, and inclusion: candidates should identify their strengths and experiences with respect to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• the names and contact information of a minimum of three referees, one of whom must be at arm’s length.

Review of applications will commence on May 24, 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are asked to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to:

Dr. Stephen Scott

Vice-Dean Research, Queen’s Health Sciences Queen’s University

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 QHS_Research@queensu.ca

 

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Megan Coleman in the Vice-Dean Research Office at QHS_Research@queensu.ca.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA).

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Only nominees external to Queen’s University will be considered. (Please note that, for the purposes of this competition, Queen’s Term Adjuncts and Adjunct-1s will be considered as external nominees).

Note 1:

The CRC Program currently employs the categories of the four federally designated groups (FDG)

• Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities – to monitor progress towards meeting equity Queen’s has an under-representation across the FDG’s among Canada Research Chairholders. The Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) has established targets for CRC representation, with staggered deadlines for meeting targets between the period of 2020 to 2029.

The University of Ottawa and its Faculty of Medicine (FoM) invite applications for a dynamic academic leader as Chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM). The University of Ottawa is the first and the largest Canadian bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The university ranks #2 among Medical/Doctoral institutions in Canada for research intensity for grants obtained from NSERC^[1] and CIHR[2], with the FoM obtaining over $230 million of research funding in 2022.

CMM is a research-intensive, vibrant and interdisciplinary department consisting of 51 full-time professors (including 7 Canada Research Chairs and 12 Emeritus Professors.  The department is located within the Ottawa Health Sciences Centre, a campus that includes The Ottawa Hospital and The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Through its 70 cross-appointed and adjunct professors, the department has strong research affiliations and collaborations with affiliated hospitals[3], research institutes[4], as well as government agencies[5] and private industry. The department is highly successful in the acquisition of research funding with national and international funding organizations and has support from state of the art facilities including 14 cutting-edge core facilities.   

The department of CMM is highly committed also to excellence and innovation in education with nationally recognized professors with expertise in this field.  The CMM Professors make significant contributions to the Faculty of Medicine top quality programs in Undergraduate  Medical Education and Translational and Molecular Medicine. The department is also home to two interdisciplinary graduate programs in CMM and Neuroscience, with close to 300 trainees within the graduate (MSc, PhD, MD/PhD) and postdoctoral/residency programs.  Finally, through its varied educational and research initiatives, the department of CMM and the Faculty of Medicine have established a strong presence on the international scene with formal partnerships with institutions around the world.

In alignment with the Faculty’s and University’s priorities, the Chair of CMM is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the department and overseeing all of its operational aspects.  More specifically, the Chair is responsible for: i) the development and delivery of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate curricula; ii) creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive and supportive environment for learning, engagement and research; iii) promoting and supporting the involvement of its members in scholarly work, research, education and creative activities; iv) stewardship of the human and financial resources of the department; v) representing the department within the Faculty and University; and vi) liaising with the professional and the local community outside of the University.

The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• PhD or MD/PhD degree, with an internationally recognized track record in research in one or more disciplines relevant to CMM;
• Demonstrates a strong vision for the recruitment, development, and mentoring of diverse faculty to help achieve their full potential;
• Is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment conducive to research and teaching excellence in partnership with other Departments, Faculties, hospitals and research institutes at the University;
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Faculty of Medicine programs, as well as its “Leading Innovation for a Healthier World” strategic plan;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and mobilizing leadership skills;
• Eligible for appointment at the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor;
• Fluency in English or French (the university’s official languages) and working knowledge of the other is required. Bilingualism will be considered as an asset.

Applications along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three references, or suggestions for nominations, should be sent no later than March 27, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. to:

Dr. Bernard Jasmin, Dean

Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa

by email: jasmin@uottawa.ca

 

Ottawa is the nation’s capital and the fourth largest urban region in Canada with a population of just over 1.3 million. The City of Ottawa is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin people, and it is clean and green, with parks and beaches along the three major rivers and historic canal that is a highlight of the city and region.  As well, the Gatineau hills in Quebec are visible just across the Ottawa River and offer a protected natural setting for many family-oriented recreational activities.  Ottawa is the largest city in Canada with both English and French as co-official languages and is enriched by a growing immigrant population. Ottawa continually ranks among the safest cities to live in Canada and the quality of living ranked 3^rd highest of any large city in North America, and 19th in the world in 2019.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous persons, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities.

 According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada. The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

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[1] Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

[2] Canadian Institutes of Health Research

[3] Bruyère Continuing Care, CHEO, Hôpital Montfort, The Ottawa Hospital, The Royal Ottawa Mental Care Group.

[4] CHEO Research Institute, Bruyère Research Institute, Institut du Savoir Montfort, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research.

[5] Canadian Red Cross, Health Canada, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa Public Health, Public Health Agency of Canada.

Contact information

Questions: Marie-Christine Gagnon mgagno22@uottawa.ca

Posting end date: 2023/03/27

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Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
Tenured

Posting #FAPS01-23 CAN

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenured position as Chair of the Department of Psychology at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with proposed starting date of July 1, 2023. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Human and Health Sciences, the Chair will be committed to the mission and values of UNBC while providing creative and inspirational leadership to the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team of established and junior faculty who are committed to the highest standards of excellence and innovation in post-secondary education and research. The Department of Psychology delivers the BSc in Psychology, MSc in Psychology, MEd in Counselling Psychology and PhD in Psychology. The Chair will lead the Department in designing and delivering high impact, community relevant research and knowledge translation programs intended to be responsive to the needs of northern British Columbia and beyond. This Chair position is a 5-year renewable term and the appointment will be accompanied by a tenured academic position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The successful candidate will work closely with members of the Department of Psychology to foster a strong culture of academic leadership and to build on the vision for advancing the Department’s mission to serve communities in northern British Columbia and elsewhere through the delivery of exceptional programs in Psychology. The candidate will have a demonstrated record illustrating that they are an engaged professional, an active and highly accomplished scholar, and an effective and inspiring educator. As the Chair of the Department, they will demonstrate the following qualifications:

(The Search Committee recognizes that no candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria in equal measure; nevertheless, the following academic characteristics, administrative experience, approach and personal qualities are seen to be highly desirable.)

Strategic Vision: The ability to build a shared, compelling, and credible vision of the future of postsecondary education and to positively influence people and events to ensure commitment, alignment, and positive outcomes.

Relationship and Trust Building: Has high emotional intelligence, exhibits humility, and genuine engagement with others. Culturally sensitive and aware. Can motivate others and build trust through an open, respectful, and collegial approach. Able to develop and maintain highly productive and trusting relationships within their Department, across UNBC, as well as externally with stakeholders.

Indigenization and Reconciliation: Motivated by Indigenization and reconciliation leadership. Advocates for Indigenous faculty, staff and students and actively pursues the goals of Indigenization and reconciliation. Proven engagement with Indigenous communities and experience building these relationships internally and externally.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A proven commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion and a demonstrated track record of supporting and advancing these principles and objectives within a university.

Administrative and Management Experience: A successful track record in post-secondary academic administrative roles. Proven ability to provide effective administrative leadership, including management of human and financial resources, and application of university policies and procedures.

Academic Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Psychology is required. Applicants should have a strong teaching and research record in Psychology, appointable at the level of Associate or Full Professor.

Commitment to the Mission of the Department and the Faculty: Has a demonstrated passion and commitment to advancing the excellence of research, educational outcomes, and community impact of the Department of Psychology.

Leadership: Demonstrated experience as a consultative leader, with an awareness of the need for openness, change, and team building. Demonstrates a respectful, positive, compassionate, inclusive, and engaging leadership style.

External Engagement: Will be an active ambassador for the Department with external audiences, including the community, school district partners, government at all levels, professional associations, accreditation bodies, donors, alumni, and Indigenous communities. Experience in rural and remote education preferred.

Communication: Able to convey information and ideas to individuals in a manner that engages them and helps them understand, retain, and respond to the message. Listens actively to understand other’s points of view.

Problem Solving: Openly discusses problems and issues to move to solutions, while fostering a positive work environment. Demonstrates and understanding of alternate views and positions; explores creative options for solutions which meet diverse interests.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person

About the University and its Community

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

Applicants should forward the following documents to FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca or mail to Office of the Provost quoting the posting number (#FAPS01-23 CAN):

o cover letter indicating potential contributions to the Program;
o curriculum vitae;
o a brief statement of teaching approaches, research program and vision of leadership;
o the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and
o the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/statementofemploymenteligibilityjan0520221.pdf.

Voluntary Form:
o the Self-Identification from, which can be found here:
https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/unbcself-idrevisedmay2022-fillable.pdf

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Mail Submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9

Email Submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca

Inquiries: Dr. Rebecca Schiff – Dean, Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
fhhs-dean@unbc.ca
250-960-5363

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications received on or before March 31, 2023, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact information

Email Submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca

Inquiries: Dr. Rebecca Schiff – Dean, Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
fhhs-dean@unbc.ca
250-960-5363

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Posting end date: 2023/03/31

About the Position

 Field of Specialization: CIHR Tier 2 CRC in Indigenous, Racialized and/or Vulnerable Populations
Academic Unit: Faculty of Science
Category of Appointment: Preliminary (tenure-track) or tenured
Rank/Position Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Start Date: July 1, 2023
Closing Date: January 30, 2023

The Faculty of Science invites applications from qualified candidates for a Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) appointment beginning July 1, 2023.

The Faculty of Science is seeking an emerging scholar in one or more of the following research areas: Indigenous health; health in remote/northern communities; nutrition in isolated/vulnerable populations; and/or substance use health. Applicants with research at the intersection of these areas will be considered. Applicants will preferably possess lived experiences relating to this role.

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (e.g., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process.

For more details, please see the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat and the Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services.

The successful candidate will work with the Faculty of Science to prepare the application for the Tier 2 CRC Chair. Academic appointment is conditional on the approval of the application by the CRC Program and will be made to an appropriate unit within the Faculty of Science.

To see the full position posting, please visit Carleton University’s Deputy Provost’s website at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/academics/.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is a research-intensive unit comprising 12 departments, schools, and institutes serving more than 5000 students. The Faculty includes world-leading researchers in many different areas and has strong and growing interactions with industry partners, government organizations, and other organizations located in Canada’s National Capital region. For more information, visit: https://science.carleton.ca.

Qualifications

• PhD (or other degree as applicable) in a relevant discipline. Candidates close to degree completion will also be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Demonstrated potential for innovative and scholarly research and the ability to develop an externally- funded, high quality research program.
• Excellent ability to contribute to the academic life of the appointed Unit.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file, which includes the following:

• a cover letter of application (can include a description of lived experience as it relates to this role, if applicable)
• a curriculum vitae
• a description of teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages)
• a statement of research interests, including brief summary of past research activities and outline of planned activities (maximum 3 pages)
• a statement that identifies your strengths in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your discipline and on campus as well as your future plans.

Applicants should provide the names of three individuals to provide letters of recommendation.

Please indicate in your application if you are a legally eligible to work in Canada.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please contact Katherine Frank (kfrank@kbrs.ca) or Lauren Wright (lwright@kbrs.ca), or submit your application online at https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/16572.

To help Carleton University develop its equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.

About Carleton University

Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. With strong leadership, it enjoys a healthy financial position and our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live. Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process. Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Furthermore, Carleton understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the hiring Chair as soon as possible to ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

About the Position

Field of Specialization: CIHR Tier 2 CRC in Accessibility and/or Patient-Centered Care
Academic Unit: Faculty of Science
Category of Appointment: Preliminary (tenure-track) or tenured
Rank/Position Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Start Date: July 1, 2023
Closing Date: January 30, 2023

 

The Faculty of Science invites applications from qualified candidates for a Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) appointment beginning July 1, 2023.

The Faculty seeks an emerging scholar in one or more of the following research areas: accessibility studies; patient-centered care; and/or health care analytics. Applicants whose research occurs at the intersection of these areas will also be considered. Applicants will preferably possess lived experiences relating to this role.

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (e.g., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process.

For more details, please see the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat and the Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services.

The successful candidate will work with the Faculty of Science to prepare the application for the Tier 2 CRC Chair. Academic appointment is conditional on the approval of the application by the CRC Program and will be made to an appropriate unit within the Faculty of Science.

To see the full position posting, please visit Carleton University’s Deputy Provost’s website at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/academics/.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is a research-intensive unit comprising 12 departments, schools, and institutes serving more than 5000 students. The Faculty includes world-leading researchers in many different areas and has strong and growing interactions with industry partners, government organizations, and other organizations located in Canada’s National Capital region. For more information, visit: https://science.carleton.ca.

Qualifications

• PhD (or other degree as applicable) in a relevant discipline). Candidates close to degree completion will also be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Demonstrated potential for innovative and scholarly research and the ability to develop an externally- funded, high quality research program.
• Excellent ability to contribute to the academic life of the appointed Unit.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file, which includes the following:

• a cover letter of application (can include a description of lived experience as it relates to this role, if applicable)
• a curriculum vitae
• a description of teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages)
• a statement of research interests, including brief summary of past research activities and outline of planned activities (maximum 3 pages)
• a statement that identifies your strengths in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your discipline and on campus as well as your future plans.

Applicants should provide the names of three individuals to provide letters of recommendation.

Please indicate in your application if you are a legally eligible to work in Canada.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please contact Katherine Frank (kfrank@kbrs.ca) or Lauren Wright (lwright@kbrs.ca), or submit your application online at https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/16573.

To help Carleton University develop its equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self-identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.

About Carleton University

Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. With strong leadership, it enjoys a healthy financial position and our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live. Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process. Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to women, visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Furthermore, Carleton understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the hiring Chair as soon as possible to ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

The Department of Psychology at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Behavioural Neuroscience. We are particularly interested in applicants who use computational methodologies or in vivo recording techniques but will consider all applicants studying the neural mechanisms of behaviour. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should present evidence of research productivity and the potential to obtain external funding. All applicants are expected to have an aptitude for undergraduate and graduate teaching. The Department has excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research, including through its links with related academic departments and research units in the McGill University Health Centre and the Montreal Neurological Institute. This position will start in September 2023.

Applications must be submitted on-line on Work Day at this link:

https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/McGill-College-2001/Assistant-Professor-BNS_JR0000033648

Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply. Applications should include 1 pdf attachment containing a curriculum vitae, a description of research interests (4 pages max), a description of teaching interests, experience and philosophy (2 pages max), a statement of engagement with principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity (1 page max), and up to three selected reprints/preprints of publications.

Applications will begin to be examined on December 1, 2022 after 30 days of this publication date. and continue until suitable candidates have been identified,

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

Posting end date: 2022/12/31

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