Employment Opportunities for Faculty / Academics

McGill University is internationally recognized for its academic excellence and research, particularly in the health and health-related sciences. The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, both part of the Faculty of Medicine, invite you to apply for a full time research appointment at the School with an associate appointment in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health. Applicants must be a doctor of chiropractic with a minimum of two years clinical practice and an active license in Canada. Additionally, she/he must hold a doctorate in one of the health sciences related to evidence based medicine, such as epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or health services research.

Additionally, she/he must have several years experience in systematic reviews and knowledge synthesis in a related content area. The candidate will be completely familiar with clinical research methodology and design and possess competent knowledge of Cochrane Review Methodology.

The candidate will undertake Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) development and develop a scientifically sound approach to CPG development. He/she will exhibit superior technical writing and editing skills, as demonstrated by previous experience in editing journal articles, journals, or textbooks. The candidate will have excellent oral presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate relevant scientific concepts to practitioners and other stakeholders. The candidate is expected to be competitive in Federal and provincial granting cycles. He/she will supervise masters and PhD candidates. The candidate will maintain membership in related multidisciplinary scientific societies.

The successful candidate will allocate 75% of her/his time to protected research and 25% to administrative committee and teaching duties. Candidates would benefit from a working knowledge of both official languages. The qualified candidate should forward a letter stating her/his teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:

Maureen Simmonds, PhD, Director,
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
McGill University
3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1Y5 514-398-4501
maureen.simmonds@mcgill.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment.

Vacancy: Full-time tenure track position within Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Curriculum Team.

McGill University is an academic institution internationally recognized for its excellence in research, teaching and learning, especially in health sciences. It attracts high caliber faculty and students from around the world. The university is situated in the vibrant, multicultural city of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. Not only is McGill an exciting place to work, but also the quality of life in Montreal, with its easy access to the beautiful countryside of the Eastern Townships and the Laurentians, makes it an interesting and stimulating place to live.

The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, as part of the Faculty of Medicine, is well known for its research excellence in rehabilitation science and the professional education of occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The School has established the first doctoral program in Rehabilitation Science in Canada in 1988, and has provided high-quality education to graduate students with diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds. The School began admitting students to a new undergraduate program in fall, 2007 and to its new entry-level masters professional programs in fall, 2008.

The School invites applications for full-time tenure track appointment for the Occupational Therapy Program at the levels of Assistant and Associate Professors. Applicants must have a doctorate degree and a background in psychosocial OT and preferably be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Quebec. They should be able to demonstrate excellence in research and commitment to teaching in the professional entry-level and graduate research programs, and are expected to pursue an independent, active research program. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral research experience.

Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent stating their background and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:

Recruitment of full-time tenure track faculty

The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, as part of the Faculty of Medicine, is well known for its research excellence in rehabilitation science and the professional education of occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The School has established the first doctoral program in Rehabilitation Science in Canada in 1988, and has provided high-quality education to graduate students with diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds. The School will be admitting students to its new entry-level professional programs in OT and PT in fall, 2007.

The School invites applications for full-time tenure track appointment at the levels of Assistant and Associate Professors. Applicants must have a doctorate degree and preferably be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist in Quebec. He/she should be able to demonstrate excellence in research and commitment to teaching in the professional entry-level and graduate research programs, and are expected to pursue an independent, active research program. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral research experience and expertise in one of the following areas:

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Chronic Conditions
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Pedagogy
Health Services / Knowledge Translation

Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent stating their background and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:

Dr. Maureen Simmonds
Director, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Associate Dean of Rehabilitation Medicine
McGill University
3654 Promenade Sir-William-Osler
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1Y5
Email: Maureen Simmonds
Phone 514-398-8864, Fax 514-398-5439

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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Recruitment of part-time non-tenure track faculty

The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, as part of the Faculty of Medicine, is well known for its research excellence in rehabilitation science and the professional education of occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The School has established the first doctoral program in Rehabilitation Science in Canada in 1988, and has provided high-quality education to graduate students with diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds. The School will be admitting students to its new entry-level professional programs in OT and PT in fall, 2007.

The School invites applications for part-time non-tenure track appointment at the levels of Faculty Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a master or doctorate degree and be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist in Quebec. He/she should be able to demonstrate a vision and commitment to teaching in the professional entry-level program, with interests in research and clinical experience in one of the following areas:

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Chronic Conditions
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Pedagogy
Health Services / Knowledge Translation

Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent stating their background and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:

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Recruitment of faculty lecturers

McGill University School of Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a one-year maternity leave replacement, beginning Jan.1, 2009.

This full-time faculty lecturer position will be comprised of three (3) days per week as Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and a further two (2) days per week teaching within the musculoskeletal curriculum.

Duties related to this position are as follows:

Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator:

Class contact time:

Prepare students for clinical experiences and debrief post clinical courses
Monitor WebCT bulletin board

Individual student contact time to:

Establish learning needs, assist students experiencing difficulty in clinical experiences
Facilitate fieldwork matching process
Counseling regarding fieldwork– In-province and out of province - National Fieldwork Placement Service (NFPS).
Evaluate student’s fieldwork progression and submit grades

Contact with clinical community:

Guide sites in conjunction with ACCE
Site visits / contact to clarify objectives and fieldwork experiences
Liaise with clinical sites, provide midterm follow-up during clinical experiences, and keep abreast of changes within the clinical community
Compile and review site evaluations
Participate in the provision of clinical education workshops
Plan for adequate number/variety of different levels of fieldwork experiences
Participate in Supervision workshops, Clinical Days and the Clinical Advisory Committee
Participate in University Fieldwork Coordinators Committee teleconference

Musculoskeletal curriculum:

Teaching lectures, seminars and clinical reasoning workshops as assigned within a team-teaching network.

Other responsibilities as an OT Faculty member include attending meetings of the OT Faculty and of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and membership in School or OT Program committees as assigned.

Requirements:

Occupational Therapist
Masters degree or higher
Spoken and written English and French
Ability to communicate effectively with students and clinical supervisors
Clinical experience in assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
Experience in student supervision an asset

For further information or an appointment, please contact:

Dr. Bernadette Nedelec
Director of the Occupational Therapy Program.
(514) 398-1275

The McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy invites applications from qualified professionals for a part-time (2.5 days a week) faculty lecturer to teach the following undergraduate courses in Fall 2007 and Winter 2008 semesters.

2007-2008:

Physical Therapy assessment
Basic orthopedics
Advanced orthopedics
Sports medicine

Courses are offered once or twice a week for 2-3 hours, for an average of 13 weeks. Courses consist of lectures, practical classes and small group discussions. In accordance with McGill University regulations, students have the option of writing assignments in French and have the right to consult with instructors about any assignment for which they receive a grade. Instructors are expected to maintain office hours for a minimum of 1 hour a week, during which time they’re available to students.

The candidate must hold a BSc in Physical Therapy and an MSc degree from a recognized program. The candidate should be eligible for professional licensure in the Province of Quebec.

Instructors are required to attend monthly staff meetings, as well as to participate in departmental meetings when their course forms part of a program specialization grouping under discussion or review. Instructors are also expected to participate in oral and practical exams.

The School highly values the contribution made by people working in the field, and wishes to encourage people to signal their interest in teaching physiotherapy students. We are looking for professionals who are recognized for leadership in the field, and committed to education, research, and improving clinical practice through education of the next generation of health professionals. The School is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and should be directed to:

Dr. Judith Soicher
Director of Physical Therapy Program
McGill University
3654Promenade Sir William Osler
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y5
(514) 398-8577

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