Assistant Professor (CAS)

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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Faculty/Unit: The School of Continuing Studies, Technology & Innovation Domain Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor (CAS )/Senior Faculty Lecturer/Faculty Lecturer Position Description : 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 School's 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. Job Duties : The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 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; Identify and apply for grants and other sources of funding. Qualifications and Education Requirements Graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science , Localization Studies, Computational Linguistics, or any other relevant discipline(s) Expertise in one or more of the following areas: 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) Minimum of fi ve (5) years' experience with course/program development and delivery, preferably at the post-secondary level Signi fi cant current and relevant industry experience in the relevant fi eld of expertise 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 fostering learning by establishing an inclusive and positive classroom dynamic, involving learners in various activities, and managing student participation and group interactions effectively Ability to work effectively as part of a team 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 Senior Faculty Lecturer, or Faculty lecturer (non-tenured, ranked contract academic staff, rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience) Length of Appointment: Three (3) year term Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement. Position Details : This is a full-time ranked academic, non-tenure track position for an initial period of three (3

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