Full time assistant Professor

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

The McGill School of Continuing Studies (SCS) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor or Faculty lecturer (rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience) position in Multilingual Digital Communication. This is a full-time ranked academic non-tenure-track position with an initial appointment of three (3) years with the possibility of renewal subject to performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts to build develop teach in and make other contributions (e.g. incubating new initiatives such as applied research projects or other entrepreneurial ventures) to the Schools new MSc (A) in Multilingual Digital Communication a cutting-edge program and the fi rst of its kind in Canada that sits at the crossroads of the communication language (translation) and tech industries as well as other programs in the Technology and Innovation domain.

Develop and teach (online) courses in the program or engage in the equivalent in special projects or applied research projects as determined in consultation with the Graduate Program Director and the Director of Technology and Innovation;
Participate in the development assessment and continuous improvement of the curriculum and teaching materials in the MSc (A) in Multilingual Digital Communication programs targeting early-/midcareer professionals and other programs in the Technology and Innovation domain as needed;
Assume primary responsibility for the oversight and review of courses undergoing online development in the Technology and Innovation domain.
Planning and coordination of the Multilingual Communication Technologies Stream including the three-track capstone experience (internship/practicum/applied research project) and assist with other related academic administrative activities as needed;
Serve on the relevant workgroups or committees.
Conduct applied research in the field of expertise that contributes to the programs (informs curriculum development and program delivery) in the Technology and Innovation domain;
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Graduate degree (Ph.Multilingual Communication Technologies Multilingual AI Machine Learning in Translation Multilingual AI and Organizing Computational Intelligence Applied to the Language Industry Localization Engineering Translation/Localization Management UX Localization or Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Active applied research agenda in one or more fi elds related to multilingual digital communication and the application of AI technologies in the language and other industries
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 . Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language
Experience in and demonstrated commitment to equity diversity and inclusion initiatives including accessibility in the context of online environments

Job Type: Contract Academic Staff
Rank: Assistant Professor or Faculty lecturer (non-tenured ranked contract academic staff rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)
This is a full-time ranked academic non-tenure track position for an initial period of three (3) years starting as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to performance. Applications must include the following materials:
Cover letter summarizing relevant educational background and work experience
Statement of teaching philosophy
Teaching evaluations for the three most recent years
Before applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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.

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 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 .

however in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.