The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University in Canada is inviting applications for a position as Faculty Lecturer in Biostatistics.
Applicants are asked to submit materials using the following link (where a full job posting may be found) by July 15, 2025.
Position Description
This is a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Faculty Lecturer (Teaching). This will be a three-year, renewable appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health is part of the School of Population and Global Health within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec.
The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health runs several graduate programs, including MSc and PhD degrees in both Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and is developing an online Graduate Certificate in Health Data Analytics.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be involved in the academic activities of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in teaching; they will be expected to participate in both in-person and online teaching.
The incumbent will be expected to develop content for, and teach, up to four 3-credit biostatistics and data science courses per year. The successful candidate will assist in the oversight and management of the department’s online programs. Other tasks may include the following:
- Transforming existing teaching material for use in online formats;
- Supervising students in biostatistics and epidemiologic research projects;
- Assisting with the coordination and teaching of external/professional development workshops.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
The incumbent will be expected to have a strong background in biostatistics and data science. They should have experience in coordinating and teaching lectures in biostatistics, as well as supervising students.
Candidates must have:
- A PhD in Biostatistics (or equivalent);
- A demonstrated ability to teach core topics in biostatistics;
- A demonstrated ability to teach data science and statistical programming using R and other software;
- Demonstrated organizational skills, and proven ability to work in a team;
- A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy;
- Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within few years of appointment is preferred.
The following supporting documents are required to apply:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
- A brief teaching dossier, which includes a statement of teaching philosophy and an outline of past and proposed scholarly activities;
- Names and contact information of three referees.