CHAIR OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOSTATISTICS, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Core
Lead the McGill University Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, driving strategic, operational, academic, and financial responsibilities to advance public health through research, teaching, and policy impact.
Role type
Senior academic leader (Chair/Department Head)
Builds
Academic programs, research initiatives, and public health advocacy within a university health faculty
Domain
Higher Education / Public Health / Epidemiology / Biostatistics
Required skills
Strategic leadership, academic administration, faculty mentorship, grant management, interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, change management, team building
Preferred skills
French language proficiency, experience in Quebec health networks, equity and diversity inclusion expertise
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assume strategic, operational, academic, and financial responsibilities for the department; Provide effective mentoring and guidance on academic appointments, promotion, and tenure; Assure inclusive internal governance; Collaborate with Program Directors on education and training; Promote excellence in research; Represent the Department in Faculty fora; Coordinate academic planning and recruitment
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship