Assistant/Associate Professor

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Tenure-track Position in Applied Sports Science, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, one of the three academic units of the Faculty of Education at McGill University, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective January 1, 2025. We are seeking an individual who can work in an interdisciplinary environment, and complement and expand existing research activities in the DKPE, Faculty of Education, and across the University. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree (post-doctoral experience an asset) in Kinesiology or alternatively, a relevant area. Selected candidates will have an emerging and/or outstanding sports science research profile, demonstrated by excellent publications, national and international conference presentations, and an ability to attract external funding.

McGill University is a world-renowned English-language institution located in the heart of cosmopolitan Montreal and is ranked among the world’s top universities. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education offers a B.Ed. in Physical and Health Education (since 1912), a B.Sc. in Kinesiology, as well as graduate degrees in six areas of specialization.

Position Description:
This is a Tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, Applied Sports Science.
Job Duties:

This position will strategically contribute to the mission and activities of the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at McGill University (https://www.mcgill.ca/sassi/). We are seeking an individual who will make a significant contribution to SASSI, which has a broad mandate to contribute research that will advance sports science, particularly as it relates to optimizing elite sport performance. The ideal candidate will have an established network of collaborators in the field of sports science from the local to the international level, and will be able to work in both English and French. The selected candidate will also be expected to effectively supervise master’s and doctoral students in Kinesiology Sciences, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their specialty area related to applied sports science, and actively engage in service that will contribute to the advancement of SASSI, the DKPE, McGill University, and the scholarly community locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.

McGill University is an English-language institution where most teaching activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Job Type:
Tenure-track
Rank:
Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Documents:

Please address your application to:

Dr. Gordon Bloom, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University

Application materials from each applicant must be submitted via Workday in one portable (PDF) document file that should include a a letter of application; curriculum vitae; contact information for three academic references; a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; and a statement of current and future research activities and plans, respectively.

The deadline for all application materials is May 15, 2024

Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Julie Côté, Chair of the Sports Science Search Committee and Director of SASSI, at [email protected].

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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, [email protected] .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.