Assistant Professor in Russian Studies

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Russian Studies within the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Faculty of Arts. The appointee will contribute to the Russian Studies program and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Russian literature and culture, with potential links to media studies and regional studies.

Qualifications

• PhD by date of appointment.
• Proficiency in Russian and English for university-level teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Russian literature and culture.
• Engage in cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research across disciplines and media.

Skills

Russian language proficiency

English language proficiency

Teaching experience

Research potential

Education

PhD

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures within the Faculty of Arts of McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Russian Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, significant research and publication, as well as excellence in university-level teaching. We seek a dynamic teacher and scholar who will contribute actively to the development of the Russian Studies program and demonstrate potential for collaborative research across disciplines and media.

Department Context

Russian Studies at McGill is housed within the multidisciplinary Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, which offers courses and programs in German, Italian, Russian, and Hispanic languages, literatures, cultures, thought, cinema, and digital humanities. The Department combines sustained engagement with particular linguistic and cultural traditions with transnational, comparative, and interdisciplinary approaches. Candidates should indicate how their research and teaching would contribute to this broader intellectual and multicultural environment.

Teaching and Research Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Russian literature and culture. We particularly welcome candidates whose research and teaching also engage with areas such as cross-cultural and comparative studies, regional studies, media studies, environmental humanities, decolonial and postcolonial studies, performance studies, or intellectual history.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD by the date of appointment and possess proficiency in Russian and English appropriate for effective university-level teaching, research, and service.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline

Application deadline: October 24, 2026

Job Type and Rank

Job Type: Tenure-track

Rank: Assistant Professor

Eligibility and Work Location

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.

Language and Teaching Language

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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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.