Academic Job Postings

Academic positions will be posted as they become available.
Department of Economics (2 positions: Open Field AND Health or Health and Labour Economics)
The Department of Economics invites applications for two tenure-track positions commencing August 1, 2014. The appointments are expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointments at a higher rank are possible. For one position, candidates in any field will be considered; for the other, candidates should have a specialization in Health Economics or Health combined with Labour Economics.
Applications must be made through https://www.econjobmarket.org and should be received by 15 November 2013 to guarantee full consideration, but will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please see the full text of the advertisement for each position at https://www.econjobmarket.org/.
For more information on the Department, visit our website at http://www.mcgill.ca/economics/. Enquiries may be directed to hiring [dot] econ [at] mcgill [dot] ca
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. The language of instruction at McGill is English; however a working knowledge of French is an asset.
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Italian Studies. Candidates must demonstrate competitive research and publication records (according to career stage), substantial teaching experience, and a strong potential for collaborative research and program development across media, disciplines, and cultures.
Italian Studies at McGill is part of a growing multidisciplinary unit offering courses and programs in German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish languages, literatures, cultures, cinemas, and thought, as well as in digital humanities. We are seeking applications from scholars in any area/s of Italian Studies who approach their field from a wide cultural perspective. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching is innovative and forward looking. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach a broad range of courses in Italian Studies at the undergraduate and graduate level and are prepared to supervise graduate students in her/his particular areas of expertise.
A Ph.D. in Italian Studies (or appropriate equivalent) is expected by the time of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English are required. Knowledge of French is an asset. McGill is a research intensive university and teaching duties include four courses a year. Appointment is expected to begin in Fall of 2014.
Applicants must fill out the online application form. A letter of introduction (including a statement of how their research will contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary and intercultural trajectory), cv, teaching portfolio, and a 10-20 page writing sample should be submitted electronically as well as three letters of recommendations at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3252. Further inquiries should be addressed to Professor Karin Bauer, Chair, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, McGill University, 688 Sherbrooke St. West, room 425, Montreal, QC H3A 3R1. Email: search [dot] langlit [at] mcgill [dot] ca. Application deadline is November 15, 2013.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification.
Department of Sociology
Applications are invited for two tenure-track positions commencing August 1, 2014. Both positions are at the Assistant level, but exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate level. Applicants specializing in development, gender, crime, or social movements are preferred. In addition to classes in their areas of specialization, candidates should be able to teach either qualitative or quantitative methods.
Interested candidates should submit an application consisting of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, and writing samples. Applicants should also arrange for three referees to submit letters of reference. The application and the letters of reference must be uploaded directly at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3040. To ensure full consideration, all materials should be submitted by October 15th, 2013. For more information on the Department, visit our website. If you have questions about the application process, email erin [dot] henson [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Erin Henson).
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. The language of instruction at McGill is English; however a working knowledge of French is an asset.
Département de sociologie
Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à soumettre leur candidature pour deux postes de professeur adjoint menant à la permanence, avec entrée en fonction le 1er août 2014. Bien que l’engagement soit prévu au rang de professeur adjoint, des candidats exceptionnels pourraient néanmoins être embauchés au rang de professeur agrégé. Nous souhaitons accroître nos forces dans les domaines du développement international, des études de genre, de la criminalité ou des mouvements sociaux. Toutefois, tous les candidats ayant d’excellents dossiers de recherche sont encouragés à postuler. Le candidat devra également être en mesure d’enseigner les méthodes quantitatives ou qualitatives.
Les personnes intéressées doivent faire parvenir leur dossier comprenant une lettre de présentation, un curriculum vitae, un dossier d’enseignement et un échantillon de leurs publications. Trois lettres de recommandation au nom du candidat devront également être envoyées directement au département par leur signataire. Tous les éléments du dossier (incluant les lettres de recommandation) doivent être téléchargés directement sur le site https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3040. Pour être prises en considération, les candidatures à ce poste doivent nous parvenir au plus tard le 15 octobre 2013.
Pour obtenir un complément d’information sur notre département, visitez notre site Web. Pour toutes questions au sujet de ces postes, prière de contacter erin [dot] henson [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Erin Henson).
Conformément aux exigences en matière d’immigration au Canada, toutes les personnes qualifiées sont encouragées à soumettre leur candidature. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents. L'Université McGill souscrit à la diversité et à l'équité en matière d'emploi. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d'emploi: des femmes, des peuples Autochtones, des minorités ethniques, 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. À l’Université McGill, la langue d’enseignement est l’anglais. La connaissance pratique du français constitue toutefois un atout.