The Department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University invites applications for the inaugural Peter C. Hoffmann Chair in German History, effective August 1, 2024. The appointment is expected to be as an Associate or Full Professor with tenure.
The successful applicant is expected to hold a Ph.D. in History and be an internationally recognized senior scholar of German history. In addition to having a demonstrated record of outstanding research (including the publication of at least one research monograph), candidates will be expected to have a track record of graduate supervision and effective undergraduate teaching. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching German history in its entirety, including advanced courses in a period that must include two centuries before the 21st century. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications should be submitted electronically at Workday (McGill's employment portal), and should include the following:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- research statement (500 words maximum)
- material pertinent to teaching skills
- sample of written work
Once application materials have been submitted, shot listed candidates will be notified via McGill’s Employment Portal Workday to provide the contact information for three referees. These referees will then be contacted by Workday to upload their reference letters.
Enquiries may be directed to jessica.ward2@mcgill.ca. The review of applications will begin on September 29, 2023.
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.