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McGill University

School of Religious Studies and Department of English

Faculty of Arts

Position Description:

The School of Religious Studies (SRS) and the Department of English at McGill (Montreal, Canada), invite applications for the Robert Stevenson Chair in Religion and Literature. This professorial position will be a joint appointment, with a primary appointment in the School of Religious Studies. The search is open as to rank (Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor). The successful applicant will be a world class scholar or a scholar with great promise in their field of study. We seek to appoint a dynamic scholar capable of expanding the existing programs at the School of Religious Studies and the Department of English at McGill through a research expertise and teaching competence in Religion and Literature in the medieval, global medieval and/or the early modern period, acknowledging that these periodic divisions might differ based on geographic area.

Job Duties:
The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, normally 4 courses per year, possess outstanding research abilities in the candidate’s field of expertise, and effect service to the Department, the School, and the Faculty. The ideal candidate will possess broad supervisory competence and demonstrate expertise in relevant theoretical and methodological approaches to religious and literary studies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
The position start date is August 1, 2026. The successful applicant is expected to have received their PhD prior to appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
The School of Religious Studies (SRS) and the Department of English

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Full Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 20, 2025. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Required Documents:

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);

• Inquiries may be directed to the Director of the School of Religious Studies: [email protected].

Depending on your nationality, it may be necessary for you to have a valid Canadian Visa to travel should you be invited to a campus visit.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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.

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.