Dynamic, multidisciplinary, and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is one of the largest faculties at the University of Montreal. It offers 300 programs at all levels, some of which are unique in Quebec, spread across 28 departments, schools, centres, and one institute. It also houses some thirty interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members shape the world of tomorrow by breaking down silos and fostering the exchange of diverse perspectives.

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal is the only French-language department in North America to cover all four sub-disciplines: ethnology, archaeology, bioanthropology, and ethnolinguistics. Adopting an explicitly multidisciplinary perspective, it has 25 professors, an average of approximately 450 students across all three cycles (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral), and offers more than 150 courses and seminars.

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor position in ethnology whose research focuses on emerging technologies, governance, or decolonization issues. The geographic area of ​​specialization is open; however, particular attention will be given to applications from individuals conducting fieldwork in Africa, East Asia, or Southwest Asia.

Your daily challenges  

Through your teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and your research activities, you will contribute to promoting excellence within the faculty. You will also enhance the reputation of your discipline and actively participate in the operation of a renowned institution. In this capacity, you will:

• Develop an autonomous, original and high-level research program focusing on ethnology, emerging technologies, governance or decolonization issues;

• You will teach at all three university levels, particularly in the field of anthropology; 

• You will supervise Master's and PhD students and postdoctoral trainees in the completion of dissertations, tutorials, internship projects and theses; 

• You will actively participate in the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of the University through conferences and scientific activities on the local, national and international stage;

• You will develop collaborations and participate in national and international research networks;

• You will participate in program development, scientific activities and the collegial functioning of the department and the institution;

• You will contribute to the functioning of the institution through your participation in various committees and working groups. 

Your qualifications 

• Hold a doctorate in anthropology or ethnology;

• Possess an excellent record of publications in the field; 

• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching; 

• Having a proven interest in innovative practices in knowledge transfer and mobilization for the general public will be considered an asset;

• Demonstrate an interest in supervising research projects focusing on Quebec and Canada;

• Ability to work in a team within an interdisciplinary environment and in a complementary manner with the teaching staff;

• Have sufficient knowledge of the French language or be determined to learn it once in the position through the French language learning support program offered by UdeM, under the University of Montreal's Language Policy .

More information about the position

• A competitive salary coupled with a full range of benefits;

• Scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2027;

• Located on the Montreal campus.

How to apply

Your application file must be submitted to management via our online recruitment system (click the "apply for a job" button) before November 23, 2026 and must consist of the following documents:

• A cover letter;

• A curriculum vitae;

• One copy or hyperlinks to three recent publications or research papers;

• A presentation on experience and approach in teaching and mentoring;

• A presentation on research programming;

• The contact details of three references who will be asked for a letter of recommendation;

• Add any additional items specific to your unit that you wish to receive.

Contact person 

Julien Riel-Salvatore, Director, 
Faculty of Arts and Sciences/Department of Anthropology 
, direction-anthropo@fas.umontreal.ca