N.B. Academic positions for 2012-2013 will be posted as they become available.
The Katherine A. Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy
Applications are currently invited for The Katharine A. Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy tenable jointly in the Faculty of Arts (www.mcgill.ca/arts) and in the Faculty of Law (www.mcgill.ca/law), McGill University. The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Full Professor. The Katharine A. Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy was created through a generous gift from the McConnell Foundation.
The Faculties of Arts and of Law seek applications from scholars of international renown with impeccable academic credentials in Arts and in Law, and demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise. The purpose of the Chair is to contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students in the two faculties. The holder of the Chair will also be expected to assume leadership within a new Civil Society Program at McGill University, develop new research directions in civil society and foster research grant applications to sustain the Program.
The Civil Society Program will rest on a broad meaning of civil society as an analytic term for the social sciences and humanities. Moving beyond the now-standard opposition of civil society to the State, the Program will explore both formal non-governmental structures and organizations (the "community sector"), and informal associations, practices, beliefs and values that mediate between the self and the State. The Program will study the role of individuals and non-governmental institutional forms, groups, communities and organizations in the development of legal and public policy. It will explore innovative, pluralistic and adaptive approaches to governance in meeting local and global challenges posed by health, environment, personal and economic well-being, social diversity and equity in a context of declining public resources.
The Civil Society Program will draw on McGill University's identity as a socially important institution in public life in Canada and a respected voice internationally. McGill's embrace of the advantages of study in Montreal - bilingualism, bicultural and bijural institutions, a cosmopolitan urban setting - are understood as central to the success of this venture. It will focus on Canada as a laboratory for study and public action, and recognize that Canada represents, at its best, a model setting for teaching, research and public outreach on matters relating to civil society in the international community.
Applicants shall provide a letter of intent, a summary of research interests (including proposed research program), complete curriculum vitae and three representative publications to the Search Committee by October 15, 2012. However, applications will be accepted until an incumbent for the Chair is found. Applications should be submitted electronically as well as three letters of reference, uploaded by the referees, at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1721. Enquiries may be directed to: pearson [dot] chair [at] mcgill [dot] ca.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Department of Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology seeks applicants for a 3 year non-tenure track position in Archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 1st, 2013. Topics of potential interest include, but are not restricted to; civilizations/urbanism; gender studies and identity in the archaeological record; hunter/gatherers; landscape archaeology; paleoanthropology and evolutionary theory; and the politics of contemporary archaeology. Letters of application should highlight at least one area of methodology, one of theory and one area or topic in which the applicant could make a significant contribution to our research and teaching programs. Applicants must have the PhD in hand or present proof that the dissertation will be defended by June 1, 2013.
Complete applications are due no later than February 1, 2013. Applications should be submitted electronically, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of interest, one-page teaching statement, and three letters of reference uploaded by the referees, at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2419. Enquiries may be directed to jobsearch [dot] anthropology [at] mcgill [dot] ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. English is the language of instruction at McGill; knowledge of French is an asset.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification.
Department of English
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position in World Anglophone Literature. The successful candidate will conduct research and develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in contemporary Anglophone literature from India, Pakistan, South-East Asia, or Australia and New Zealand. A secondary research and teaching interest in cinema or drama and theatre from one or more of these regions would be an advantage. Knowledge of French and some teaching experience are assets for this position. Applicants must have a PhD in hand or be very near completion. Evidence of scholarly promise is a major consideration. The appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, begins 1 August 2013. The teaching assignment is 12 credits (4 courses) per academic year. Inquiries about this position can be sent to allan [dot] hepburn [at] mcgill [dot] ca. Information about the Department, its programs, and courses may be found on our website: www.mcgill.ca/english.
Complete applications including curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (20-30 pages) must arrive no later than 15 November 2012. Application materials should be addressed to Professor Allan Hepburn, Chair, Department of English. All application materials, including referees’ letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically to www.academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1788.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Département de langue et littérature françaises
Le Département de langue et littérature françaises sollicite des candidatures à un poste de professeur spécialisé dans le domaine de l’essai et de la prose d’idées. Il s’agit d’un poste conduisant à la permanence.
Rang et salaire : L’embauche se fera normalement au rang de professeur adjoint, et le salaire sera conforme aux politiques de l’Université McGill.
Date d’entrée en fonction : Le 1er août 2013.
Exigences : Doctorat en lettres, publications dans le domaine de l’essai et de la prose d’idées, recherches en cours, expérience d’enseignement.
Fonctions : Enseignement aux trois cycles; recherche et encadrement d’étudiants; tâches administratives.
Les candidatures peuvent être soumises de deux façons :
1) Par voie électronique : https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/1835
2) Par la poste : les candidats(es) sont prié(e)s de faire parvenir leur lettre de candidature, leur curriculum vitæ, leurs publications principales, un dossier pédagogique ainsi que les noms de trois répondants à l’adresse ci-dessous. Les répondants doivent faire parvenir directement, dans les même délais et à la même adresse, leur lettre confidentielle.
Monsieur Michel Biron, directeur
Département de langue et littérature françaises
Université McGill
853, rue Sherbrooke ouest
Montréal (Québec) CANADA H3A 0G5
Date-limite : le 1er décembre 2012
L'Université McGill souscrit à la diversité et à l'équité en matière d'emploi. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d'emploi des peuples autochtones, des minorités ethniques, des femmes, des personnes handicapées, des personnes de toutes orientations et identités sexuelles, des minorités visibles, et d'autres personnes qui pourraient contribuer à une plus grande diversité. On encourage tous les candidats qualifiés à postuler; la priorité sera toutefois accordée aux Canadiens ainsi qu'aux résidents permanents.
French Language Centre
The French Language Centre (FLC) of the Faculty of Arts invites applications for two non tenure-track positions at the rank of Faculty Lecturer in French as a Second Language, beginning August 1, 2013. Initial appointment of Faculty Lecturers is for 2 years: the appointment is renewable and, after 6 years of continuous employment, is for an indefinite period.
Candidates must hold an M.A. in the field of French language teaching, linguistics or in a closely related field. Candidates must have native fluency in French, a working knowledge of English and a good knowledge of Francophone cultures. The FLC is seeking applicants with a demonstrated record of effective language teaching at the post-secondary level and experience in computer-assisted language learning. Candidates are expected to show innovative abilities (pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, creation of course material, evaluation methods), initiative, leadership and commitment to team work and university life.
Applications and all supporting materials are accepted online only at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2443. Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a one-page description of the candidate’s teaching approach, certified copies of degrees, copies of recent teaching evaluations and a teaching portfolio. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent from the referees’ institutional email accounts, to the following website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2443. Short-listed candidates will be asked to give a presentation showing their expertise in teaching French as second language and in applying new technologies to language instruction. Deadline: March 1, 2013.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Le Centre d’enseignement du français (CEF) de la Faculté des arts sollicite des candidatures pour deux postes de Faculty Lecturer non titularisables en français langue seconde. Ces postes de 2 ans sont renouvelables et mènent à un engagement à durée illimitée après 6 ans. Entrée en fonction : le 1er août 2013.
Les candidats doivent détenir un diplôme de maîtrise en didactique des langues ou en linguistique ou l’équivalent. Une parfaite maîtrise du français, une bonne connaissance de l'anglais ainsi qu’une bonne connaissance des cultures d'expression française sont exigées. Les candidats possèdent une solide expérience en enseignement du français langue seconde au niveau post-secondaire et en enseignement des langues assisté par ordinateur. Qualités recherchées : capacité d’innovation (approches pédagogiques, conception de cours, création de matériel pédagogique, évaluation), esprit d’initiative, leadership, aptitude à travailler en équipe, désir de participer à la vie universitaire.
Les dossiers de candidatures devront être soumis sous forme électronique à : https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2443. Le dossier de candidature devra inclure un curriculum vitae à jour, un texte d’une page présentant la vision pédagogique du candidat, des photocopies certifiées des diplômes, un dossier des principales réalisations pédagogiques et des évaluations récentes. Trois lettres de recommandation doivent être envoyées directement par les répondants à : https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2443. Date limite de réception des dossiers : le 1er mars 2013.
Les candidats retenus dans une première sélection devront faire une présentation, montrant leur compétence en enseignement du français langue seconde et dans le domaine du multimédia.
L'Université McGill souscrit à la diversité et à l'équité en matière d'emploi. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d'emploi des peuples autochtones, des minorités ethniques, des femmes, des personnes handicapées, des personnes de toutes orientations et identités sexuelles, des minorités visibles, et d'autres personnes qui pourraient contribuer à une plus grande diversité. On encourage tous les candidats qualifiés à postuler ; la priorité sera toutefois accordée aux Canadiens ainsi qu'aux résidents permanents.
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Department of History and Classical Studies
The Department of History and Classical Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Modern Canadian History, effective August 1, 2013. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in hand at the time of appointment and show promise of excellence in scholarly research and teaching. McGill University is an English language institution; however, knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
Applications should be submitted electronically, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, and three letters of reference uploaded by the referees, at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1944. Enquiries may be directed to jobsearch [dot] history [at] mcgill [dot] ca. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We draw your attention to the self-identification equity form, which we invite you to complete and return to jobsearch [dot] history [at] mcgill [dot] ca, if you so wish.
Department of Jewish Studies
The Department of Jewish Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern Jewish history. Candidates with expertise in the Eastern European Jewish experience are of particular interest. A strong application will provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Command of Hebrew and of the relevant languages for her/his subfield of study is essential; knowledge of French an asset. Candidates should have already completed the PhD or be very near completion. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances. The position start date is August 1, 2013.
Applications and all supporting materials are accepted online only. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a complete CV, a sample of written work, descriptions of four courses (three at the undergraduate level) that they are qualified to teach, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent from the referees' institutional email accounts, to the following website: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1941 . Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AJS conference in Chicago (December).
For more information about the Department and University, visit our web site at http://www.mcgill.ca/jewishstudies/. Any inquiries should be addressed by email to the Chair of the Department: eric [dot] caplan [at] mcgill [dot] ca .
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures invites applications for a Faculty Lecturer position in Italian Studies. Duties include coordination of the language program and supervision and training of graduate student instructors. Ph.D. in Italian Studies or a related field preferred, but candidates with M.A. degree will be considered. Extensive teaching experience and excellent teaching record at the university level are required. Familiarity with current approaches to foreign language teaching and instructional technology and participation in the Department's language and culture related activities are expected. Teaching assignment will be 21 credits per year.
Initial appointment of Faculty Lecturers is 3 years; appointment is renewable and becomes indefinite after a period of 6 years continuous employment. Start of appointment 1 August 2013. Starting salary is $50,000.
Applicants must fill out the online application form. A letter of introduction, cv, and teaching portfolio, should be submitted electronically as well as three letters of recommendations at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2521. Further inquiries should be addressed to Karin Bauer, Chair, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, McGill University. Email: search [dot] langlit [at] mcgill [dot] ca. Application deadline is March 6, 2013.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Department of Political Science
Comparative Politics
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Comparative Politics of advanced industrial states. Candidates with expertise in either the comparative political economy of integration and federalism or comparative macroeconomic policies or comparative welfare states are of particular interest. The ability to do some teaching in Canadian Politics related to research interests is an asset.
Apply online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1705
International Relations
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Relations. This position is open as to theoretical specialization and regional focus.
Apply online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1736
Appointment for both positions is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances. Candidates should have already completed the PhD or be very near completion. Advanced methodological skills are required whether in statistical data analysis, formal modeling or qualitative analysis. An applicant's record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applications are accepted online only and must include curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of reference, a sample of written work and materials pertinent to teaching skills. The position start date is August 1, 2013. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Department and University, visit our web site at www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/. Any inquiries should be addressed by email to the Chair of the Department: Hudson [dot] meadwell [at] mcgill [dot] ca .
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.