Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Global Health Full Professor

Université de Montréal; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Canada is seeking a Full Professor to lead a global health research and teaching program. The successful candidate will manage a key research center and promote collaboration across disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching at various levels, supervising graduate students, and engaging in impactful research initiatives. Candidates must hold a relevant PhD, demonstrate leadership in global health, and have an international profile. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, contributing to significant advancements in public health.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Parental leave options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program.
• Demonstrated expertise in global health with international recognition.
• Strong leadership in international networks and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global health research and teaching initiatives.
• Supervise master's and doctoral students.
• Teach global health courses at all levels.
• Manage the Centre for Public Health Research.

Skills

Leadership in global health

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research team management

Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

Ability to mobilize knowledge

Education

PhD in global health or relevant discipline

Job description

Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Global Health (Full Professor)

Université de Montréal’sSchool of Public Health (ESPUM) is the only French-language school of public health in the world and the only school of public health in Canada to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).Every year, it attracts some 1,500 students committed to improving the health of populations through education and the creation and application of knowledge in all areas of public health. TheSchool’sprofessors are active in research, knowledge transfer and the training of researchers and practitioners.

TheDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine (DMSP)brings togetherprofessors in five areas ofspecialization:health promotion,global health, epidemiology,biostatisticsandbioethics. The DMSP’s mission is to contributeactively,through teaching and research,to the development and promotion of knowledge and practices favourable to the health of the population.

TheCentre for Public Health Research (CReSP) is Quebec's first and only major research infrastructure entirely dedicated to public health. Its mission is to produce and promotecutting-edge, relevant knowledge to shed light on issues concerning human and animal health, the environment, and their interactions.

As part of the 2026Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program competition , the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (DMSP) is recruiting a full professor for a positionto develop a global health research and teaching program. The successful candidate willbe responsible forthe scientific and administrativemanagementof the Centre for Public Health Research (CReSP), a leading interdisciplinary and interfaculty centre.

The program awards Chairs of two award values: $8 million over eight years ($1 million per year);or $4million over eight years ($500,000 per year).The chair offered under this call will have a value of $1million per year for a duration of eight years. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate in preparing the application, leading up to its submission in March 2026.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. Asprofessor responsible for leading theCReSPand holder of a Canada Impact+ Research Chair, you will:

• Actively foster the co-creation of research projects and initiatives with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, and non-profit) to increase the application of research outcomes in global health, for the benefit of society at large. You will alsofacilitatethe mobilization and application of the Chair’sand theCReSP’sresearch in diverse ways to stimulateeconomic growth andsocialinnovation;
• Teach general and specialized courses in global health, at all levels;
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in the completion of theses and dissertations;
• Lead major interfaculty projects with national and internationalreach;
• Assume the strategic and operational leadership of theCReSP, a major interdisciplinary and interfacultycentre;
• Contribute actively to the functioning of the Department,theESPUM and theCReSPthrough educational and research activities.

Qualifications

• Be eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program and apply to the 2026competition;
• Hold a PhD in aglobal health or arelevant discipline. This requirement is set by the Université de Montréal,not by the Canada Impact+ Research Chairsprogram;
• Demonstrate outstandingexpertiseand international recognition as a leader in global health;
• Have an international profile in the field and show strong leadership in major internationalnetworks;
• Be able to lead ambitious, productive research teamsand centres;
• Possess the qualitiesrequiredto conduct research that mobilizes and applies knowledge to deliver social and economic benefits for Canada andbeyond;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide interdisciplinaryteaching;
• Have the ability towork collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with facultymembers;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy .

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;

How to submit your application

The application file presented must include the following documents, to be submitted during the posting period, from, January 9, 2026, to February 8, 2026,inclusively:

• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
• A research program proposal;
• Contact details of three referees who will be solicited for a letter of recommendation;
• Important: the research program proposal should cover 8 years (suggested length: 4 pages).

Please adhere to the following page limits: Cover letter (2 pages max.); Teaching and supervision statement (1 page max.); Research statement (4 pages max.).

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire . More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

Candidates who have already applied for a 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) position at the University of Montreal might be considered for this Impact+ Canada Research Chair position.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca )
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Université de Montréal (UdeM) places equity, diversity and inclusion at the core of its mission. It adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws, and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. Women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible or ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities are invited to apply and to complete the selfidentification form. This process directly supports employment equity objectives and helps strengthen the representation of members of these groups within our community.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is strongly encouraged when submitting your online application.

This voluntary initiative aims to foster a diverse and equitable environment. The information provided is essential to improving UdeM’s practices and fulfilling its legal obligations. It is collected and used in strict compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws, remains strictly confidential, and will never be disclosed without your consent. It is used to advance employment equity, recognize the expertise of members of designated groups, and enhance their representation within the UdeM community.

During recruitment, selection tools may also be adapted, on a confidential basis, to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact, Marie-Lou Lalime at the Bureau du personnel enseignant (Faculty Office) in complete confidentiality by email ([e-mail]) or by phone at 514 343-6111 ext. 5472.

In accordance with current Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

UdeM also recognizes that parental, medical, caregiver or COVID-19 related leaves can lead to career interruptions or slowdowns. Applicants are encouraged to indicate any such circumstances that may have affected their career path. This information will be fully taken into account in the evaluation of applications.

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