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McGill University

Department of History and Classical Studies
Assistant Professor, US History
The Department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in United States history at the rank of assistant professor, effective 1 August 2026. The successful applicant is expected to hold a PhD in History or a related field at the time of appointment. Research specialization and period within US History are open. In addition to an innovative research portfolio, the successful candidate is expected to show promise of excellence in teaching and will teach at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate program. All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications should include a cover letter detailing research and teaching, and a curriculum vitae. Once application materials have been submitted, candidates will be notified by Workday to provide the contact information for three referees. These referees will then be contacted by Workday to upload their reference letters.
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 downtown Montreal campus.
Enquiries may be directed to jobsearch.histclas@mcgill.ca .
The deadline for applications is 2 November 2025.
McGill University is an English-language institution, but a working knowledge of French is a major asset.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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.