All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. McGill? University is committed to equity in employment.

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To be housed in a new building, currently under construction, CIRMMT's facilities will include: high bandwidth networked research laboratories and studios and a world-class multimedia hall, plus other facilities spread over the McGill campus and located at partner universities, all linked to CIRMMT to create an expanded virtual facility with broad-based research capabilities.

The person being sought is expected to provide dynamic and innovative leadership, and must have a strong record of significant international accomplishment in scientific research related to sound and music. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as an effective resource manager, team builder, communicator, and financial expert capable of leading a complex research enterprise. Previous administrative experience is required. Fluency in French is an asset. The position will be a tenured or tenure-track position in the Faculty of Music and will entail teaching and supervision of doctoral and post-doctoral research.