Assistant Professor

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position – (Jewish Studies; and Sociology of Religion, Historical Sociology, Political Sociology, Cultural Sociology, or Social Stratification)

Position Description:
The Department of Jewish Studies and the Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (Segal Chair in Jewish Studies), commencing August 1, 2027.

We seek applicants who work at the intersection of Jewish Studies and Sociology with an outstanding research profile related to Jewish culture, religion, and/or politics. Candidates with expertise in the North American Jewish experience are of particular interest. Applicants should likewise hold expertise in one or more of the following sub-fields: Sociology of Religion, Historical Sociology, Political Sociology, Cultural Sociology, or Social Stratification. Strong applications will provide evidence of the ability to teach effectively in both departments at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should also make clear their commitment to building intellectual community within and across departments and among students.

For more information about the Department of Jewish Studies, visit here.

For more information about the Department of Sociology, visit here.

Job Duties:
Research; teaching; service.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1) PhD in Sociology and/or Jewish Studies or in related fields (includes those who expect to receive their PhD by the start of the position);

2) A strong emerging record of publications and independent program of research;

3) Experience in teaching as lecturer or teaching assistant.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Arts (Department of Jewish Studies and Department of Sociology)

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline:

December 1, 2026

Application process:

Applications must be submitted online to Workday (McGill’s employment portal). This system is easiest to navigate if all required documents are combined into a single pdf file.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• teaching statement
• up to three writing samples

Candidates selected for the long list will be contacted, at a later date, to provide name and contact information for three referees.

If you have questions about the application process or any issues navigating the application portal please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

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. In addition, McGill University is located in the Province of Québec, where the official language is French. As a consequence, existing French language ability, and/or the commitment to attain and maintain French competency, are considered assets.

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.

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, [email protected].

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