Assistant Professor - Department Of Sociology

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The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, commencing August 1, 2024. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate level.

We seek applicants with strong qualitative research skills as demonstrated by a record of applying various qualitative research methods (e.g., ethnography, interviews, discourse analysis) to important questions about inequality, diversity and stratification. It is expected that the successful candidate will teach qualitative research methods at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Substantively, we are looking to expand our existing strength in inequality, diversity and stratification.

For more information about our Department, visit our website at www.mcgill.ca/sociology.

Job Duties

Research; teaching; service.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Experience in teaching as lecturer or teaching assistant is beneficial.
• PhD in sociology or in a related field (includes those who expect to receive their PhD by the start of the position);
• A strong emerging record of publications and independent program of research;

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. In addition, McGill University is located in the Province of Québec, where the official language is French. As a consequence, existing French language ability, and/or the commitment to attain and maintain French competency, are considered assets.

JOB DETAILS

Job Type: Tenure-track

Rank: Assistant Professor (exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate level)

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application deadline: September 18, 2023

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted online to McGill's employment portal, Workday. This system is easiest to navigate if all required documents are combined into a single pdf file.

The Following Supporting Documents Are Required

• One writing sample
• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

Candidates selected for the long list will be contacted, at a later date, to provide name and contact information for three referees.

If you have questions about the application process or any issues navigating the application portal please contact us at [email protected].

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, [email protected].

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