Job Description

xe2x80x8bPlease refer to the 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).The Paul-Andrxc3xa9 Crxc3xa9peau Centre for Private and Comparative Law is looking for a candidate to fill a part-time position of Academic Associate/Assistant Director within its team. This is a management role carried out in close collaboration with the Centres codirectors.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting research in private and comparative law to support the scientific programing of future events and projects;

• Coordinating the Centres activities and projects, excluding the Dictionary project;

• Supervising research assistants not affiliated with the Dictionary project;

• Preparing grant applications;

• Drafting interim and final activity reports for university bodies and funding agencies;

• Coordinating the preparation of various publications, including the Centres Website, social media and collective works;

• Performing a variety of administrative tasks as needed and according to the candidates skills.

Contract length: June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026 (20 hours per week)Qualifications Required:- Master's degree in law;- Strong command of French and English;- Interest in legal research;- Member of the Chambre des notaires du Quxc3xa9bec (an asset).Salary:Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.Applications must include:The position reference number: 5600090585Cover letter summarizing relevant educational background and work experienceCurriculum vitae tailored to this position.Applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked for three references. Applications received by May 7, 2025 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.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.McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidates record.McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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