Chair Mcgill University Department Of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, And Occupational Health​/Directeur Ou

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences / Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé
McGill University

CHAIR OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOSTATISTICS, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

The McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor as Chair of the McGill University Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health. A tenure stream position may be available for the successful candidate.

McGill counts itself among the finest research-intensive universities in the world and our activities are based in Montreal, in the Outaouais region, and across Quebec through our affiliated health network. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning and celebrated for its rigorous intellectual pursuits and commitment to nurturing a diverse community of scholars, students, and staff, McGill University is a hub for intellectual curiosity, creativity, and growth.

The FMHS is comprised of over 5,000 academic faculty, 970 staff members, and 8,000 students, residents, and fellows, across six schools, including the School of Population and Global Health, and two campuses. The FMHS research and teaching missions are conducted in collaboration with multiple teaching hospitals and health authority partners across Quebec. The Faculty is committed to uniting science and humanism to train outstanding health professionals and scientists who together lead the discovery, innovation, and care needed to improve the health of Quebeckers and communities around the world.

As a foundational pillar within the School of Population and Global Health (SPGH), the McGill Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health is internationally renowned for its rigorous methodological innovation, academic excellence, and impactful public health advocacy. Comprised of a dynamic, interdisciplinary community of scientists, educators, trainees, and support staff, the Department’s mission is to advance public health through cutting-edge methodological research, applied epidemiological study, and the vital translation of knowledge to improve population health both locally and globally.

The vibrant academic ecosystem encompasses distinguished faculty members distributed across specialized divisions of epidemiology, biostatistics, and occupational health, driving evidence-based advancements that shape health policy and outcomes in Quebec and worldwide.

We are seeking an internationally respected academic leader with demonstrated excellence in research, education, and administration to lead one of Canada’s premier academic departments in population health. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department’s academic, teaching, and research missions.

As Chair of the McGill University Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, the successful candidate will be expected to strengthen the Department’s teaching and research environments through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and faculty career development, support educational leaders in graduate studies, and strengthen collaborations within the FMHS and across the University. As a leader within McGill’s ecosystem, the Chair will seek opportunities for synergy across sites and activities, while supporting established and encouraging emerging areas of excellence.

The successful candidate is an energetic and thoughtful leader with demonstrated abilities to collaborate effectively, manage change, encourage excellence in complex,…