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Position Description:
The Department of Political Science and the Bieler School of Environment invite applications for a joint tenure-track position in Environmental Politics and Governance. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank may be possible under exceptional circumstances. Candidates should have already completed their PhD or be very near completion.
The position start date is August 1, 2022.
The Department and School welcome applications from qualified candidates working within any subfield with a specialization in Environmental Politics. The search is open in terms of methodological specialization, although candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate expertise in either quantitative or qualitative methods, or both. While all applications will be given full consideration, we are particularly interested in scholars whose work incorporates some of the following elements: is transnational in scope or has the potential to move in this direction; addresses the consequences of environmental change for public policy at various institutional levels; examines the relationships between environmental change and other phenomena such as international migration or conflict. The Bieler School of Environment is highly interdisciplinary; the successful candidate will have demonstrated an excellent capacity to work in an interdisciplinary context and to develop interdisciplinary collaborations.
For more information about the Department, School, and University, please visit our websites at: www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/, www.mcgill.ca/environment/. Inquiries about this position may be sent to Professor Jacob Levy, jacob.levy@mcgill.ca, Chair of the Department of Political Science, or to Professor Frédéric Fabry, frederic.fabry@mcgill.ca, Director, Bieler School of the Environment. The Department and School maintain close relationships with other units at McGill with interests in the environment such as the Max Bell School of Public Policy www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool and the McGill Institute for the Study of International Development www.mcgill.ca/isid.
Job Duties:
Teaching, research, and service within the Department of Political Science and Bieler School of Environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in political science broadly in one or more subfields, particularly at the graduate level. The candidate will be required to teach courses for the Bieler School of Environment on both the McGill Downtown Campus and Macdonald Campus.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Candidates should have completed their PhD or be near completion. An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability/potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as to provide supervision for graduate students. The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.
Job Details:
Job Classification: Tenure-track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: October 25, 2021, for full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted online to Workday (McGill’s employment portal).
The following supporting documents are required:
- A cover letter and curriculum vitae;
- Include the names of at least three referees in your curriculum vitae;
- A statement of research;
- A writing sample (article or chapter length);
- A teaching statement, as well as course evaluations and syllabi if available.
Commitment to Equity and Diversity:
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, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
