[Job-offers-cs] Assistant Professor at McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies

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Subject: 	Assistant Professor at McGill University’s School of 
Continuing Studies
Date: 	Mon, 7 Aug 2023 13:20:50 +0000
From: 	Diana Khreptun, Mrs <diana.khreptun at mcgill.ca>
To: 	DMANET at zpr.uni-koeln.de <DMANET at zpr.uni-koeln.de>



Assistant Professor at McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies

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Faculty/Unit: The School of Continuing Studies, Technology & Innovation 
Domain

Summary:

McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies, situated in Montreal, 
Quebec, Canada, invites applications for the position of full-time, 
campus based, Assistant Professor, to provide academic leadership and 
play a key role in the growth and development of academic programs in 
the Technology and Innovation Academic Domain.

The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is one of 12 faculties at McGill 
University, a public institution of advanced learning ranked in the top 
50 universities world-wide. The School serves a diverse and 
ever-changing adult learner population of nearly 8,000 annually, from 
pre-collegiate to post-retirement age, with an annual budget of approx. 
CAD$ 21 million. It offers a combined total of 60+ credit and non-credit 
programs and courses at undergraduate, graduate, and professional 
levels, of varying duration, delivered through a variety of formats, 
including online and face-to-face courses, and workshops. Academic 
content covers the breadth of digital transformation, applied social 
sciences, management, and communication studies. Particular emphasis is 
placed on serving the learning needs of First Nations as well as global 
communities and non-traditional adult learners.

SCS’s core pedagogic approach centers on highest quality, inter-active 
experiential and peer learning combined with close collaboration 
practitioners, employers, and professional organizations. As a bridge 
between the University, the local community in and around Montreal, 
Quebec, Canada, and the world, SCS operates in a predominantly bilingual 
(French and English) but multicultural environment.

One of five academic domains in the School, Technology and Innovation 
offers academic programs of different formats and durations on diverse 
computational topics including computational intelligence, data science, 
and information security.

This Assistant Professor role initially includes responsibility, as part 
of academic duties, for academic program coordination of the following 
programs: Computers and Information Technology and Full-Stack JavaScript 
Web Development.

Position Description:

We seek applications from candidates who have education, training, 
teaching, and professional experience in computer science with a 
specialization in one or more of the following areas: software 
development and digital user experience, especially for the web and 
mobile devices.

This is a full-time, ranked academic, non-tenure stream (Contract 
Academic Staff) position with an initial appointment of three (3) years, 
based at McGill’s downtown campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The 
successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Academic 
Domain Director of Technology and Innovation. Hiring is dependent upon 
budgetary and university approvals. Ideally the individual would be able 
to start this position by 1 January, 2024.


Position Duties:

This position involves teaching and related administrative and 
supervisory responsibilities. Duties performed include (but are not 
limited to) the following:

Teach credit and/or non-credit courses in areas related to technology 
and innovation. A typical Assistant Professor course load in the School 
of Continuing Studies is the equivalent of 18 credits per year (in a 
combination of undergraduate, graduate or non-credit professional 
courses). The actual course load will depend on the scope of academic 
administrative responsibilities, externally funded research grant 
activity, and/or special projects as determined in consultation with the 
Academic Domain Director and the Dean’s Office.

Contribute to the development of courses and other offerings aligned 
with SCS, and University strategic goals;

Assume primary responsibility for maintaining the academic rigour of 
these courses, including ensuring that pedagogical methods are up to date;

Recruit and provide leadership to part-time instructors in best 
practices in teaching and learning, including holding regular 
teaching-team meetings, reviewing course evaluations of part-time Course 
Lecturers and providing feedback and guidance to individual instructors 
and students;

Work productively with other academic and administrative colleagues to 
create curricula and other programming;

Serve on Faculty and University committees and workgroups as needed and 
available;

Develop and maintain fruitful working relationships with other Faculties 
and Schools and with key University service units;

Participate in Faculty and University orientation and promotional events;

Contribute to an inclusive, intellectually stimulating, and healthy work 
environment.


Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Doctoral degree in a related field.

Experience in development and teaching of courses and programs, 
preferably at the post-secondary educational level.

Extensive and current demonstrated professional experience in a field 
related to one or both of the programs.

OTHER QUALIFYING SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES:

Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an 
English-language university where day to day duties may require English 
communication both verbally and in writing (on the job language training 
is available).

Online or blended/hybrid teaching experience is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to foster learning by establishing an inclusive 
classroom dynamic, involving learners in various activities, and 
managing student participation and group interactions effectively.

Experience and/or expertise in working with underserved, 
underrepresented, and/or Indigenous learners.

Experience with adult and part-time learners
Demonstrated ability to use appropriate technologies to support student 
learning.

Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate complex environments to 
achieve results.

Demonstrated commitment to staying abreast of research and advances in 
the relevant area(s) of specialization.

Excellent interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead as well as participate in teams.

Extensive experience in collaboration with the industry in related domains.

Experience in working with underserved, underrepresented, and/or 
Indigenous learners.

Commitment to the values of university continuing education.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED AS ASSETS:

Experience in entrepreneurial approaches to education, including 
externally funded research or projects.

Experience in higher education academic administration.

Eagerness to be an active part of a data-driven team.

Enthusiasm for experimenting with new technologies.

Fluency in languages other than French and English.

Scientific publications in the field of expertise.

Externally funded research projects relevant to the field.

In your cover letter, please feel free to elaborate upon any other 
assets you consider valuable for the position that set you apart. We 
also encourage you to discuss any career-affecting events in your life.

Job Type: Contract Academic Staff

Rank: Assistant Professor

Length of Appointment: Three (3) years

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should be addressed to the Search Committee and submitted 
in Workday. Applications received by September 1, 2023, will receive 
priority consideration. Position remains open until filled. Applications 
should include the following materials in a single PDF:

Cover letter summarizing relevant educational background and work experience

Curriculum vitae tailored to this position

Name, affiliation, and contact information of three references (who will 
not be contacted without prior consent)

Statement of Teaching Approach

Research Statement (optional but recommended)

Diversity Statement

Teaching or training evaluations for at least one recent year
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 at mcgill.ca.

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

Diana Khreptun (she/her)
Program Administrator, Technology & Innovation
Administratrice de programmes, Technologie et Innovation

McGill University / Université McGill
School of Continuing Studies
École d’éducation permanente
680, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Suite / Bureau 1327
Montréal (Québec) H3A 2M7
Canada

mcgill.ca/scs   /   mcgill.ca/eep
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