Job Description

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The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University is seeking to recruit an outstanding clinician scientist for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the field of oral pathology/oral medicine.

The selected candidate will be expected to conduct world-class independent research, successfully compete for external grant funding, and contribute to a dynamic training environment at DMD, graduate and postgraduate at McGill. The candidate should champion the Faculty’s vision, mission, and shared values. ( https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/faculty).

Job Duties:

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a funded research program of the highest international standards in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and be actively engaged in grants competitions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and enhancing excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Supervise graduate (MSc, PhD) students at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences.

• Provide teaching and training activities at DMD, Graduate and Postgraduate level and supervise the clinical work of students;

• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, and other knowledge translation activities.
• Participate in service to the Faculty, university and academic community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Applicants must have a D.M.D. or D.D.S. or equivalent from an accredited school and have successfully completed specialty training in both oral Medicine and Oral Pathology in a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the United States, or equivalent. Applicants must be eligible to be licensed by the Ordre des dentistes du Quebec.
• Applicants must have a PhD in Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology or a related area and at least one year of postdoctoral fellowship.
• In accordance with career stage, candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent clinical practice and high quality teaching, inclusive pedagogy, and supervision of a diverse student body.
• An outstanding record of research/scholarly activities: A record of research funding, quality of publications in top ranked, internationally recognized journals, presentations at significant national and international conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of international stature. Applicants with a research program focused on other aspects of oral medicine and oral pathology will also be considered.
• A record and interest in innovation and knowledge transfer.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Expected Start Date:August 1, 2026

Posting Period:
120 days from date of posting or until a candidate is selected.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted in Workday.

The following supporting documents are required:

• A cover letter and full curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document)
• A document (maximum 2 pages) comprising of :
  • Executive CV
  • Proof of licencing as Oral Pathologist and Oral Medicine
  • Teaching statement
  • Key points of innovation and pedagogic activities
  • Vision and Research statement
  • of Research Program
  • Three important contributions and leadership activities
• Three reference letters ( one should be from Institution and previous employer ) and their contact information. AI generated letters are not recommended.

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 an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

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@mcgill.ca

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