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Faculty/Unit: The School of Continuing Studies, Global & Strategic Communication

Summary:
The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is one of 12 faculties at McGill University, a public institution of advanced learning ranked in the top 50 universities worldwide. The School serves a diverse and ever-changing adult learner population of 10,000 annually, from pre-collegiate to post-retirement age. It offers a combined total of 60+ credit and non-credit programs and courses at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels of varying duration, delivered through a variety of formats including online and face-to-face courses, and workshops. Academic content covers the breadth of digital transformation, applied social sciences, management, language acquisition, and communication studies. Emphasis is placed on serving the lifelong learning needs of adult learners of all ages, First Nations, other under-served or under-represented populations, global communities, and non-traditional adult learners.

SCS works in close partnership with practitioners, employers, community organizations, professional associations, and international partners.

Position Description:
This is a full-time, ranked academic, non-tenure stream (Contract Academic Staff) position with an initial appointment of two (2) years based at McGill’s downtown campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Academic Domain Director of Global and Strategic Communication, and teach courses in SCS undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional (non-credit) programs (in Marketing and Digital Marketing) and assume key administrative and leadership roles, including that of Academic Program Coordinator (Marketing programs), and engage in professional service/contribution to SCS, McGill, and external communities. Teaching excellence, professional work experience, expertise in fostering active learning and inclusive environments, and curriculum development are strongly sought qualities.

Position responsibilities:
This position involves teaching and related administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Duties performed include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Teach up to the equivalent of 18 credits per academic year (undergraduate and/or graduate level, credit and/or non-credit professional courses) with the highest academic standards. The actual course load will depend on the scope of academic and administrative responsibilities and special projects as determined in consultation with the Academic Director of Global and Strategic Communication and the Dean’s office.- Lead the design, development, and delivery of the academic content of credit and non-credit programs tailored for undergraduate and graduate students and partners in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.- Assume primary responsibility for maintaining the academic rigour of these courses, and ensure that pedagogical methods are up to date.- Recruit and mentor course lecturers in terms of best practices in teaching and learning, and invite guest speakers and visiting practitioners to classes.- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to course lecturers in best practices in teaching, course design, and assessment for learners that foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom.- Serve on departmental, School, and University committees and workgroups as needed and as available.- If needed, in collaboration with the SCS instructional design team, course lecturers, and other relevant stakeholders, complete the development of any online courses in Marketing or related fields.- Liaise with appropriate professional associations and business organizations to ensure that programs are aligned with industry and job market needs.- Contribute to the School’s and University’s strategic goals and values, such as community and international engagement, and creating an inclusive and diverse teaching and learning environment.- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree or similar (MBA, MTech) (Doctorate preferred) with at least one university degree with a Marketing concentration or in another relevant field.- At least three years’ teaching experience in marketing-related courses in a university (preferably graduate level) or corporate context, as well as in developing university-level courses and programs.- At least five years’ of recent (current preferred) professional experience in the Marketing field. In addition to work experience in Digital Marketing (essential), a focus on at least two of the following areas are required:
- Marketing analytics and research-
- Product or services marketing-
- Integrated marketing communications-
- Customer experience-
- International marketingOther Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities- Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive and interactive learning.-