Job offer: Cardiorespiratory and vascular physiotherapy – Assistant or associate professor | UdeM

Assistant or associate professors

Job description

The Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal is one of the world’s leading French-language medical schools. In both teaching and research, its vocation is embodied in active participation in the advancement of knowledge and the mastery of skills to improve healthcare.

The School of Rehabilitation is recognized for its commitment to innovation, its quality teaching and its significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of rehabilitation. The dedication of our faculty and support staff to our mission, and excellence in pedagogy and research, ensure that the quality of our academic programs and the productivity of our research are of the highest calibre.

Main tasks

Teach courses in physiotherapy and rehabilitation science programs at all levels;
Provide leadership in the cardiorespiratory and vascular fields;
Supervise graduate students in rehabilitation science or other programs in the context of interdisciplinary or intersectoral collaborations;
Conduct research and knowledge transfer activities in prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation in the cardiorespiratory and vascular fields;
You will be actively involved in the operation and strategic development of the physiotherapy programs;
Participate in School of Rehabilitation and Faculty of Medicine committees and bodies;
Contribute to the influence of physiotherapy in the scientific and professional communities, as well as in the community through community partnerships.

Profile required

Hold or be eligible for a physiotherapy license issued by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec;
Have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in a field related to physiotherapy or a relevant discipline;
Expertise in cardiorespiratory and vascular rehabilitation;
Post-doctoral research training or experience as an independent researcher;
Demonstrate an excellent scientific contribution based on various performance indicators and career advancement stage;
Propose a promising research program in cardiorespiratory and vascular physiotherapy or a related field;
Demonstrate the ability to provide quality teaching in an academic or clinical physiotherapy setting;
Demonstrate potential for developing internal, national and international collaborations;
Demonstrate potential for mentoring graduate students;
Certification as an exercise physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) will be considered an asset;
Have sufficient knowledge of the French language or be determined to learn it once in post through the French language learning support program
offered by UdeM, under the Université de Montréal Language Policy.
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How to apply

How to submit your application

The following documents must be submitted to the School’s management before the posting deadline of October 22, 2024:
A cover letter (maximum two pages);
A curriculum vitae;
A copy of three recent publications or research papers;
A one-page summary of the company’s teaching and management philosophy;
A presentation of the research program (maximum two pages);
A minimum of three letters of reference sent directly by the author to the School management;
A brief description of the research center(s) associated with the Université de Montréal where the research program could be deployed, with a brief explanation of the reasons (maximum one page).

Applications and letters of reference should be sent as follows:

Dany Gagnon (Display MED_08-24-03_Readapt_cardio-vascular)
Director, School of Rehabilitation
E-mail: direction@readap.umontreal.ca

We strongly recommend that you complete the self-identification questionnaire. For more information, see the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion box at the end of this document.

More information about the position

A competitive salary combined with a full range of benefits
Start date: June 1, 2025
Located in the Pavillon du Parc on the Montreal Campus