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The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Black Politics in Canada and/or the United States. Applicants may specialize in Black Politics in one of those countries, conduct comparative research between them, or conduct comparative research that includes at least one of them along with other countries.
We welcome applications from candidates across the full range of political science’s theoretical and methodological frameworks and approaches. We further welcome candidates who bridge Political Science and the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary study of Black Politics from fields such as African American Studies, Gender and Feminist Studies, Canadian Studies, American Studies, and Transnationalism and Diasporic Studies, though the appointment will be solely within Political Science.
Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances. The position start date is August 1, 2022.
This position is part of a multi-year interdisciplinary initiative designed to strengthen and support research innovation and excellence in African and Black Studies at McGill, while simultaneously addressing the under-representation of Black faculty in the tenure stream, as laid out in the University Action Plans to Address Anti-Black Racism 2020-2025.
For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our website at: www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/. Inquiries may be sent to the Chair of the Department, Jacob Levy, at jacob.levy@mcgill.ca.
Job Duties:
Teaching, research, and service within the Department of Political Science.
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 Type: Tenure-track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: October 1, 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;
- A statement of research;
- A writing sample (article or chapter length);
- A teaching statement, as well as course evaluations and syllabi if available;
- Three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees (You will be sent an email with instructions on how to provide referee contact information shortly after application).
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.
