Assistant Professor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology (Environmental Anthropology)

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

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in socio-cultural anthropology with a specialty in environmental anthropology. Start date August 1, 2027.

We seek a scholar whose ethnographic research engages with environmental issues across economics, politics, gender, race and legal systems, and with the non-human world. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students,

Qualifications

• PhD in anthropology or closely related field by start date.
• Strong ethnographic research agenda.
• Capacity for methodological and theoretical innovation.
• Ability to teach a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Maintain an active research program and publish results.
• Engage in departmental, university, and community service.
• Contribute to equity and diversity initiatives.

Job 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.

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. 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.

Applicants should have completed the PhD by the appointment start date.

Applications are due January 4, 2027.

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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

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] or phone at 514-398-2477.

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