German Studies and Digital Humanities Assistant Professor

Université de Montréal; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Université de Montréal's Department of Literatures and Languages of the World invites applications for a joint position in German studies and Digital humanities. The successful candidate will teach across both fields and supervise MA/PhD students, building an innovative research program with CRIHN and CCEAE.

They will pursue external funding, collaborate across centres, and contribute to the department's teaching, research and service missions. Montreal campus, competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German studies, Digital humanities, or a related discipline.
• Strong research record and demonstrated substantial and balanced integration of these two fields.
• Expertise in German studies plus the methods/tools of the Digital humanities (e.g., corpus analysis, natural language processing, digital editing, AI).
• Proven ability to provide high-quality university-level instruction and mentoring.
• Sufficient proficiency in German to teach in that language.
• Demonstrated potential to develop institutional, inter-university, national and international collaborations; ability to collaborate with faculty in interdisciplinary contexts.
• Adequate proficiency in French or commitment to learning it once hired, through the university’s language policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach at all grade levels, dividing time between German studies and Digital humanities, with emphasis on EDI commitments.
• Supervise MA and PhD students.
• Develop an independent, innovative research program in German studies and Digital humanities, in collaboration with CRIHN and CCEAE.
• Apply for and secure research grants from provincial and federal funding bodies.
• Participate in publications, conferences, and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to departmental and faculty committees.

Skills

German studies

Digital humanities

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

German language teaching

Education

Ph.D. in German studies or Digital humanities

Tools

Corpus analysis

Natural language processing

Job description

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Scienceis one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

The Department of Literatures and Languages of the Worldoffers a range of interdisciplinary programs that explore a diversity of cultural and linguistic contexts and forms of expression. Our programs in German studies and Digital humanities are vital sections of the department. At the intersection of these two disciplines, the position is distinguished by its dual focus: to contribute fully to teaching and research in German studies in the fields of literature, language, and culture of the German-speaking world, while developing digital approaches applied to the subjects, corpora, and methods of the humanities.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Teach at all grade levels, dividing your time equally between German studies and Digital humanities, while demonstrating an active commitment to the principles of EDI (equity, diversity, inclusion);
• Supervise MA and PhD students;
• Develop an independent, innovative, and high-quality research program in the field of German studies and Digital humanities, in collaboration with various centers, including the Centre de rechercher interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques(CRIHN) and the Centre canadien d'études allemandes et européennes(CCEAE);
• Apply for and secure research grants from key provincial and federal funding bodies;
• Participate in activities that promote your field (publications, conferences, scientific activities, and others);
• Contribute to the functioning of the institution by serving on departmental and faculty committees.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German studies, Digital humanities, or a related discipline;
• Strong research record and demonstrated substantial and balanced integration of these two fields, through significant publications or work;
• Strong disciplinary expertise in German studies (with a possible focus on literature, language, history, or cultural and media studies) along with demonstrated expertise in the methods, tools, or issues specific to the Digital humanities (e.g., corpus analysis, natural language processing, digital editing, or artificial intelligence);
• Proven ability to provide high-quality university-level instruction and mentoring;
• Sufficient proficiency in German to teach in that language;
• Demonstrated potential to develop institutional, inter-university, national and international collaborations; Ability to collaborate with faculty members in interdisciplinary contexts;
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or commitment to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected start date: As of 1 June 2027
• Located on the Montréal campus

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Université de Montréal places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of all its missions. Through its Equal Access to Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities to self-identify and apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will – confidentially – be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with limitations who request accommodation.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary process aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

The personal information you provide through the questionnaire is valuable - it helps us improve our practices and comply with applicable legislation.

All personal information is confidential. You can rest assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not affect your hiring or career progression at Université de Montréal.

Contact information

Manuel Meune, Chair

Department of Literatures and Languages of the World

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire.More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.