Assistant Professor in Anthropology

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anthropology at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in socio-cultural anthropology with a specialty in environmental anthropology, starting August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will develop an active ethnographic research program and teach a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate courses.

We value methodological and theoretical innovation, inclusive, student-centered teaching, and engagement with broader

Qualifications

• Active ethnographic research agenda and original scholarship.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.
• PhD completed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in socio-cultural anthropology.
• Develop and lead a focused research program.
• Engage in departmental and university service and mentoring.

Skills

Ethnographic research

Teaching diverse courses

Inclusive teaching

Methodological innovation

Education

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Anthropology at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track socio-cultural anthropology position (Assistant Professor rank), to begin August 1, 2027, with a speciality in environmental anthropology. Topics of interest include how environmental issues intersect with economics, politics, gender, race and/or legal systems, as well as how engagement with the other-than-human world unfolds in these contexts. We seek a colleague whose research complements existing strengths in our department.

Job Duties

In addition to teaching and research, all McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The successful candidate will have an active and original ethnographic research agenda, will demonstrate a capacity for methodological and theoretical innovation. Evidence of outstanding research achievements, or research potential, is essential. They will also be able to teach a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory offerings, as well as specialized courses in their area of expertise. We value pedagogical innovation and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching that engages diverse learners. Applicants should have completed the PhD by the appointment start date.

Faculty/Department/Unit

Faculty of Arts/Department of Anthropology

Job Type

Tenure-track

Rank

Assistant Professor

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

Applications are due January 4, 2027.

Required Documents

Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing their research program, approach to teaching, and, where relevant, service activities. Applicants should also submit their curriculum vitae, two writing samples and the names of three referees. Candidates selected for the long list will be contacted, at a later date, to provide additional materials and contact information for the referees. Application materials must be submitted electronically via McGill’s employment portal Workday.

Additional Information

For further information, please consult the following website: http://www.mcgill.ca/anthropology

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. Knowledge of French is an asset.

Enquiries may be directed to Eduardo Kohn, Chair Department of Anthropology at [e-mail]

McGill is a leading Canadian university, consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. Located in downtown Montreal, a lively and multicultural large city with a high quality of life, and excellent access to arts, culture, and sports.

Applicants do not need to be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, or to hold a current Canadian work permit, in order to apply for this position.

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.

Where required, McGill will support the successful candidate through the applicable immigration and work-authorization processes.

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 candidate’s 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 accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

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