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). Position Summary: Assist with the development & implementation of academic programs in nutrition and agri-foods for partnering institutions in Ghana, support short-term & postdoctoral training of Ghanaians at McGill, and monitor & report on FAES program activities.Supervise junior staff; support course delivery in Ghana; facilitate trainee selection competitions; support and monitor training of Ghanaian scholars at McGill; support team collaboration; assist with narrative and financial reports and dissemination. Qualifications: Has obtained a doctorate or equivalent in a relevant discipline Demonstrated experience in mentoring in a relevant discipline Demonstrated experience of successful partnership development and collaboration Relevant hands-on experience in related field in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Ghana Other qualifying skills and/or abilities: Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team across different units Ability to work autonomously and to meet deadlines Ability to develop strategic capacity building and research collaborations Knowledge and abilities in basic computer skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French is preferred Experience in university teaching is an asset Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. Hourly Salary: $34.26 Hours per Week: 35 (Full time) Location: C.I.N.E. Building Supervisor: Associate Professor Position Start Date: 2025-07-07 Position End Date: 2026-07-06 Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-05 This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement. McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
