Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Open Rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor) (Pain Research)

Position Description:
The Faculty of Dentistry of McGill University is inviting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor and in the field of Pain Research and its interaction with two strategic research themes of the Faculty:osseous tissueand Artificial Intelligence. Faculty of Dentistry has 4 research clusters including (1) Population Oral Health (2) Pain and Neuroscience (3) Biomaterials, Nanobiotechnology and Tissue Engineering and (4) Mineralized Tissues and Extracellular Matrix Biology (https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/research ).

We seek to recruit an outstanding researcher who has shown leadership in the field of Pain Research. It is mandatory that the candidate conduct animal research. The candidate should champion the Faculty’s vision, mission, and shared values (https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/faculty ).

Job Duties:

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a funded research program of the highest international standards in the Faculty of Dentistry, and be actively engaged in grants competitions.
• Supervision of Faculty of Dentistry students in the DMD and graduate (MSc, PhD) programs at the Faculty of Dentistry.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, and other knowledge translation activities.
• Be actively engaged in Faculty teaching activities at both DMD and graduate (MSc, PhD) programs.
• Participate in all aspects of Faculty academic activities such as participation in committees.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Applicants must have a PhD and at least a one-year postdoctoral degree. Candidates who additionally hold a DMD or DDS degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.

• An outstanding record of research/scholarly activities: A record of research funding, quality of publications in top ranked, internationally recognized journals, presentations at significant national and international conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of international stature.
• In accordance with career stage, candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of high quality and excellence in teaching:  teaching accomplishments and accolades, the teaching dossier, supervision of MSc, PhD students.
• A record and interest in innovation and knowledge transfer.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Dentistry

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 120 days of the publication of this advertisement.

Deadline to apply January 5, 2022

Required Documents:

The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter
• Full curriculum vitae
• A document (maximum 2 pages) comprising:
  • Executive CV summary
  • Teaching statement and key points of innovation and pedagogic activities
  • Vision and research statement, as well as description of research program
  • Three important contributions and leadership activities
• Three reference letters and their contact numbers

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.