The Department of Anthropology at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track socio-cultural anthropology position (Assistant Professor rank), to begin August 1, 2027, with a speciality in environmental anthropology. Topics of interest include how environmental issues intersect with economics, politics, gender, race and/or legal systems, as well as how engagement with the other-than-human world unfolds in these contexts. We seek a colleague whose research complements existing strengths in our department.

Job Duties:
In addition to teaching and research, all McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
The successful candidate will have an active and original ethnographic research agenda, will demonstrate a capacity for methodological and theoretical innovation. Evidence of outstanding research achievements, or research potential, is essential. They will also be able to teach a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory offerings, as well as specialized courses in their area of expertise. We value pedagogical innovation and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching that engages diverse learners.

Applicants should have completed the PhD by the appointment start date.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Arts/Department of Anthropology

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Applications are due January 4, 2027.

Required Documents:
Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing their research program, approach to teaching, and, where relevant, service activities. Applicants should also submit their curriculum vitae, two writing samples and the names of three referees.

Candidates selected for the long list will be contacted, at a later date, to provide additional materials and contact information for the referees. Application materials must be submitted electronically via McGill’s employment portal Workday.

For further information, please consult the following website: http://www.mcgill.ca/anthropology

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. Knowledge of French is an asset.

Enquiries may be directed to Eduardo Kohn, Chair Department of Anthropology at jobsearch.anthropology@mcgill.ca