Assistant Professor

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canada is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in US History, starting August 2026. Candidates must hold a PhD and demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributing to service activities. The role prioritizes Canadians and permanent residents per immigration requirements.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Support for equity and diversity

Qualifications

• PhD must be held at the time of appointment.
• Expectations for teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Innovative research portfolio required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in US history.
• Contribute to service activities.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research capability

French working knowledge

Education

PhD in History or related field

Job description

McGill University - Department of History and Classical Studies

Assistant Professor, US History

The Department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in United States history at the rank of assistant professor, effective 1 August 2026. The successful applicant is expected to hold a PhD in History or a related field at the time of appointment. Research specialization and period within US History are open.

In addition to an innovative research portfolio, the successful candidate is expected to show promise of excellence in teaching and will teach at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate program. All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Applications should include a cover letter detailing research and teaching, and a curriculum vitae.
• Once application materials have been submitted, candidates will be notified to provide the contact information for three referees.
• These referees will then be contacted to upload their reference letters.

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 downtown Montreal campus.

Application Deadline: 2 November 2025

McGill University is an English-language institution, but a working knowledge of French is a major asset.

EEO Statement:

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.

McGill 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.

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 accommodation policies and procedures.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.