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McGill University

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Engineering
    Education & Teaching
  • Montréal
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  • You must have a PhD in Engineering, 3+ years of experience, strong teaching skills, membership eligibility in a Canadian engineering association, and a commitment to equity and diversity.
  • You will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, assess student performance, support EDI initiatives, review evaluations, serve on committees, and engage with industry.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have a PhD in Engineering (Preferably in Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering).
  • Achievements in bioprocessing and biomanufacturing including advanced process analytical technologies and digitalization will be preferred.
  • Evidence of experience in outstanding teaching activities at university level.
  • A minimum of three years of professional experience in industry, public sector, or academia.
  • Membership or eligibility for the membership in a Canadian professional engineering association. Candidates will be expected to pursue a professional engineering license.
  • Demonstrated skills in educational needs assessment and all aspects of program development and delivery.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of advances in the field of Life Sciences and Engineering.
  • Dedication to an environment that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion to address in their application their ability to teach and mentor in this context.
  • Strong record of scientific contributions.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and delivery of the undergraduate and graduate courses and programs.
  • Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level (a minimum of 15 credits but not more than 18 credits per academic year). Implement appropriate assessment tools for each course.
  • Ensure that course content and delivery maintain high academic standards.
  • Implement strategies to support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in teaching and learning activities.
  • Review course evaluations and identify and propose areas of improvement.
  • Ensure that university and department policies, guidelines, and procedures are met.
  • Serve on the departmental Program Committee and on other committees as needed.
  • Participate in communication with appropriate professional associations and business organizations to ensure that departmental programs are in alignment with industry needs.
  • Support and be involved in other activities or projects as required, e.g., grant applications, supervision of teaching labs, initiatives to improve pedagogy in the department.

FAQs

What is the position being offered?

The position being offered is for a full-time Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at McGill University.

What are the main teaching responsibilities of this position?

The main teaching responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in bioengineering, contributing to course development and delivery, and implementing appropriate assessment tools for each course.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a PhD in Engineering (preferably in Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering), a minimum of three years of professional experience, evidence of outstanding teaching activities at the university level, and must be a member or eligible for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association.

Is there an opportunity for renewal of the contract?

Yes, the position is for one year with an option for a two-year renewal upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.

When is the expected start date for this position?

The expected start date for this position is December 1st, 2024.

What is required in the application process?

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a statement of teaching approach, an equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

By when should applications be submitted for full consideration?

Applications received by November 2, 2024, will be given full consideration, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

What specific areas of bioengineering does the Department focus on?

The Department focuses on three major directions: biological materials and mechanics; biomolecular and cellular engineering; and biomedical, diagnostics, and high throughput screening.

Does McGill University have a commitment to equity and diversity in hiring?

Yes, McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community, values academic rigor and excellence, and encourages applications from diverse groups.

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McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year. The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking. McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.