Anthropology - Assistant Professor (Ethnology)

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

The Department of Anthropology at Université de Montréal is the only francophone department in North America to cover the field’s four subdisciplines: ethnology, archaeology, bioanthropology and linguistic anthropology. Fostering an explicitly multidisciplinary perspective, it houses 25 tenure-track professors and an average of 450 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels (BSc, MSc, PhD), and it offers over 150 courses and seminars.

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time position of assistant professor in ethnology with research focused on emerging technologies, governance or decolonial issues. The geographical area is open; however, candidates with active fieldwork in Africa, East Asia or Southwest Asia are particularly invited to apply.

Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Develop a top-rate independent and original research programme in ethnology focused on emerging technologies, governance or decolonial issues;
• Teach at all three university levels, in the field of anthropology;
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers in the completion of theses, reading courses, internships, and dissertations;
• Actively contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and the University’s reputation through conferences and academic activities at the local, national, and international levels;
• Develop collaborations and participate in national and international research networks;
• Participate in program development, academic activities, and the collegial functioning of the department and the institution;
• Contribute to the institution’s functioning through participation in various committees and working groups.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in anthropology or ethnology;
• Have an excellent publication record in the field;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university-level teaching;
• A proven interest in innovative practices in knowledge transfer and outreach to the general public will be considered an asset;
• Demonstrate an interest in supervising research projects focusing on Quebec and Canada;
• Be able to work as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment and in collaboration with the faculty;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date: June 1, 2027;
• Located at the Montreal Campus.

How to submit your application
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Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) before November 23, 2026. Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
• A research program proposal;
• Contact details of three referees who will be solicited for a letter of recommendation;
• Ajouter les éléments additionnels propres à votre unité que vous souhaitez recevoir.

Contact information

Julien Riel-Salvatore, Director
Faculty of Arts and Science
Department of Anthropology
[email protected]

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of all its missions. Through its Equal Access to Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities to self-identify and apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will – confidentially - be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with limitations who request accommodation.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary process aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

The personal information you provide through the questionnaire is valuable - it helps us improve our practices and comply with applicable legislation.

All personal information is confidential. You can rest assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not affect your hiring or career progression at Université de Montréal.