Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Equitable Health and Oral Health)

at  McGill University

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Position Description:
The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University is seeking to recruit an outstanding researcher for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the field of applied AI for Equitable Health and Oral Health.
The selected candidate will be expected to conduct world-class independent research, successfully compete for external grant funding, and contribute to a dynamic training environment at McGill. The candidate should champion the Faculty’s vision, mission, and shared values. (
https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/faculty
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Job Duties:

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a funded research program of the highest international standards in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and be actively engaged in grants competitions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and enhancing excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Supervise graduate (MSc, PhD) students at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences
• Work with colleagues to integrate AI principles into current curriculum and develop AI-centered courses to be taught at both graduate and undergraduate levels,
• Provide guidance and quality assessment in the use of AI in academic and clinical setting.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, and other knowledge translation activities.
• Participate in service to the Faculty, university and academic community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Applicants must have a PhD and at least a two-years experience in AI health equity field.
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 and supervision of MSc, PhD students.
A record and interest in innovation and knowledge transfer.
Job details:
Job Type: Tenure-track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting period: 30 days from date of posting
Deadline to apply: 30 November 2024
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted in Workday.

The following supporting documents are required:

• A cover letter and full curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document)
• A document (maximum 2 pages) comprising of :
• Executive CV
• Teaching statement
• Key points of innovation and pedagogic activities
• Vision and Research statement
• Description of Research Program
• Three important contributions and leadership activities
• Three reference letters and their contact information.

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

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