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Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Open to rank of Assistant Professor

Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature

Faculty: Faculty of Arts

Department: Department of English

The Canada Research Chair is also open to internal candidates who already hold a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at McGill University.

Position description

The Department of English at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment begins 1 August 2019. Inquiries about this position can be sent to trevor.ponech@mcgill.ca. Information about the Department, its programs, and courses may be found at www.mcgill.ca/english/.

The successful candidate who satisfies the eligibility conditions of the Canada Research Chair (CRC) program may be supported by the University for nomination to a Tier 2 Chair Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature, which provides protected time for research within a full-time academic appointment.

Nominees for Tier 2 Chair positions must be emerging scholars and hold the rank of assistant or associate professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. A nominee who is more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (e.g., maternity or parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training, and family care) will be taken into consideration using the Tier 2 justifications process. Eligibility conditions for CRCs are found at http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx#s3.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in American literature. The teaching assignment is 4 courses (12 credits) per academic year.

Qualifications and Education requirements

Applicants must have a PhD in hand or be very near completion. Knowledge of French and some teaching experience are assets for this position. Evidence of scholarly promise is a major consideration.

Candidates who do not satisfy the CRC eligibility criteria for a Tier 2 chair are nonetheless invited to apply for the position.

JOB DETAILS

Job Type: Tenure-track

Rank: Assistant Professor

Job Status: Full-Time

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application deadline: 1 December 2018

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted online to:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12283

The following supporting documents are required:

- A cover letter and curriculum vitae

- A statement of research interests

- A statement of teaching interests

- Three (3) letters of recommendation. For Tier 2 nominees at the rank of Assistant Professor who are within three years of their PhD, one referee must be the PhD supervisor.

- A writing sample (20-30 pages)

Application materials should be addressed to Professor Trevor Ponech, Chair, Department of English.

Internal applicants to the Canada Research Chair must submit a recent curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests aligned with the designated subject area for the chair.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. 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 productively engage with diverse communities.

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, 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, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) by email or phone at 514-398-1660.

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

09-10-2018