This online workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Deepen their understanding of the context, commitments, and policy/legal framework for employment equity at McGill.
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Plan and implement a recruitment process that is both active and strategic across all stages of the search.
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Consider the role bias can play in shaping selection and review, and how best to take steps to minimize its impact.
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Develop steps for an effective, strategic, and equitable academic search that leads to the recruitment and appointment of excellent candidates.
This online workshop is required for all members of academic search committees. Faculty serving on search committees need to attend this session every three years to refresh and/or update their knowledge. This workshop is based on peer-reviewed literature, and participants will have access upon request to supplemental information with material relevant to the field in which their search is being conducted.
An Outlook calendar invitation and Teams link will be sent to participants upon registration.
2026-2027 Academic Year Schedule
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Monday, October 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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Thursday, December 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Monday, February 15, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Monday, March 15, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Monday, April 19, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Friday, May 14, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Monday, June 14, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Tuesday, July 20, 2027, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 25, 2027, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM