Associate Professor @ Mcgill

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Faculty/Department/Unit: Department of English, Faculty of Arts

Job Type: Tenure-track

Rank: Associate Professor Start date: January 1, 2027

I am pleased to inform you that the Selection Committee has recommended that you be offered a full-time academic position as Associate Professor in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts in accordance with the Regulations Relating to the Employmentof Tenure Track and Tenured Academic Staff (https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/policies-and-regulations). I am writing to set out the general terms and conditions of this offer of appointment.

As we discussed, I will recommend to the Provost that you be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure commencing January 1, 2027, or soon thereafter, in accordance with section 7.32.5 of the Regulations Relating to the Employment of Tenure Track and Tenured Academic Staff.Additional information can be found on the Academic Personnel Office website (https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/academic-life-cycle/tenure-track-academic-staff-professors-and-librarians/recruitment).

The starting annual salary for this appointment will be $142,000. This is your base professorial salary, which is subject to any increments applied by the University in accordance with the University Salary Policy.

This position is located on the island of Montreal. You are expected to perform the work for this position in the province of Quebec.

As you are neither a permanent resident nor a Canadian citizen, this appointment is conditional on your obtaining appropriate authorization to work in Canada from both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Immigration Québec, and maintaining a valid work permit for the entire duration of your appointment. You are expected to apply for permanent residency as soon as possible. You may also contact our qualified Immigration Advisors by e-mail at immigration.apo@mcgill.ca if you have further questions or need assistance.

In Canada, the rights of all workers—including temporary foreign workers—are protected by law. As a temporary foreign worker, you have the same rights and workplace protections as Canadians and permanent residents. Please follow this link to read more about them: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publicationsmanuals/know-your-rights-worker-international-mobility-program.html

Should you have a spouse (married or common-law) and/or children under the age of 22 years old, they may accompany you to Canada but must secure their own immigration document. Spouses may qualify for an open work permit if you have a work permit valid for at least 16 months at the time when your spouse applies for their permit. Spouses who do not qualify for an open work permit may come to Canada as long-term visitors not authorized to work in Canada or as students.

To facilitate the immigration process for you and accompanying family members, we strongly recommend that your passport be valid for the full duration of your assignment in Canada.

For more information, please refer to IRCC’s guidelines or contact your immigration advisor at immigration.apo@mcgill.ca.

Your primary academic duties consist of teaching, research and other scholarly and professional activities; and service contributions to the University and scholarly communities. Department of Département English d’anglais McGill University, Arts Building Université McGill, Pavillon des Arts 853 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec Canada H3A 0G5 853, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal (Québec) Canada H3A 0G5 www.mcgill.ca/english/

With regard to teaching, you will be required to participate in classroom instruction and student supervision within the established guidelines. You are expected to develop a teaching program and maintain a teaching dossier, including evaluations by students and course supervisors, in accordance with the University’s requirements as described in Appendix A of the Regulations Relating to the Employment of Tenure Track and Tenured Academic Staff (https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/policies-and-regulations).

The normal teaching load in the Department of English is 12 credits per academic year (two courses in the fall and two in the winter). Supervising honours and graduate students and directed reading courses for one student are undertaken in addition to this load.

Please note that McGill Teaching and Academic Programs (TAP) (https://www.mcgill.ca/teaching-academic-programs/) provides leadership and support for faculty with a view to developing teaching skills and competencies.

As regards to research, you are expected to continue a successful scholarly career as evidenced by publications, presentations and success in obtaining external funding. Information, services and support pertinent to research funding can be obtained from McGill’s Office of Sponsored Research (OSR). You are required to apply for peer-reviewed grants. To assist you, we will provide you with start-up operating funds of $12,000. The start-up fund must be spent within the first three years of your appointment.

Finally, all McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University and the wider scholarly community. Developing a presence and leadership within these service activities will be essential to your success at McGill.

As part of our academic performance review process, your performance will be reviewed and you will receive feedback on an annual basis by your Chair.

McGill’s policies, procedures and guidelines can be found at https://www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/policies-and-regulations, they apply to members of the McGill community and visitors as specified in each document. Another important resource is the Academic Staff Guide at https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/staff-guides. Please familiarize yourself with these resources and do not hesitate to contact the Academic Personnel Office should you have any queries in their regard.

You will be entitled to a sabbatic leave after six years of credited service once tenured.

Please note that this position is included in the AMPFA bargaining unit. However, you are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill University Policies and Procedures for Academic Staff until a new collective agreement is signed. As a member of AMPFA, dues will be deducted from your paycheck.

As an eligible member of the academic staff of McGill University, you will be registered as a Full Member of the McGill Association of University Teachers (MAUT) effective on the start date of this appointment. Annual membership fees equivalent to 0.58% of your annual salary will be deducted from your bi-weekly pay. If you do not wish to be a member of MAUT, you may terminate your membership at any time by using the Change Benefits task in Workday.

You will be allocated an office in the Faculty of Arts.

On your arrival at McGill, your orientation will include a session for New Tenure Stream Academic Staff (https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/staff-guides/onboarding/orientation-sessions), as well as a mandatory session for all new faculty on graduate supervision, organized by the University’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office (https://www.mcgill.ca/gradsupervision/supervisors/training-supervisors).

We wish to inform you that participation in McGill University’s benefits program is mandatory. A summary of the Benefits Program is also available at https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/benefits. Should you need assistance for your benefits enrolment you can visit Shared Services in Human Resources at 680 Sherbrooke Street West – suite 1520, weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for a walkthrough of the process. The Shared Services number is (514) 398-4747. Please note that the McGill University benefits program may change over time.

You are eligible for a subsidy program that covers part or all of the costs of purchasing laptop computers to be used for teaching purposes. The laptop and any other equipment purchased from this fund or other research funds are considered to be the University’s property. For details, visit the Academic Laptop Program at https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/staffguides/academic-laptop-program.

You are also eligible each year for an amount of $750 from the Professional Development Fund administered by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) for academic memberships, conference registrations, etc. For details, visit https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/staff-guides/professional-development-fund.

You and your spouse, as applicable, may be eligible for subsidized French instruction through the Mon Français Initiative. For details, visit https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/staff-guides/life-quebec.

The University and the Faculty of Arts communicate with faculty members by e-mail addressed to their McGill e-mail address (firstname.lastname@mcgill.ca). Once your appointment has been processed, you will receive e-mail notifications to your personal e-mail account with instructions on how to access the McGill e-mail account.

By accepting and signing this letter of offer, you confirm that you have not been found responsible for misconduct at any prior institution, regardless of whether the finding resulted in a disciplinary sanction or not.

“Misconduct” includes: research misconduct, financial misconduct, sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and/or failure to report a conflict of interest (COI) or abide by a COI management plan or policy.

If you have been found responsible for misconduct, or you are unsure, you must declare this to the Academic Personnel Office academic.personnel@mcgill.ca, providing relevant details, prior to signing this letter. Any information disclosed will be treated as strictly confidential. The information will be reviewed by the Associate Provost (Academic Policies and Faculty Affairs) and the Dean of the Faculty to assess the nature and severity of the matter, and its potential impact on your appointment at McGill. Your fulsome and honest declaration is very important. Any misrepresentation or false disclosure could lead to a disciplinary or administrative measure, up to and including dismissal.

As part of this offer, McGill University will assist you with relocation. The relocation costs paid as part of this service constitute a loan made by the University to the employee. This loan will be considered to be paid off by means of 36 months of continuous service to the University. Should you for any reason leave the University prior to the completion of 36 months’ service, you agree to reimburse the University the outstanding portion (x/36) of the final relocation cost.

The Relocation team is available to assist you as you make plans to relocate to Montreal and as you settle-in after your arrival. The Relocation team may help 􀀀provide guidance on housing, daycare, schooling, healthcare, and learning French among other topics. For more information, contact relocation.apo@mcgill.ca.

For details, visit https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/staff-guides/relocation-service. You may also contact the Academic Personnel Office by email at academic.personnel@mcgill.ca if you have further questions or need assistance.

This letter is a conditional letter of offer. I ask that you please indicate your acceptance by checking the "I Agree" box and clicking on the Submit button no later than August 14, 2026. Appointments do not become official until confirmed in writing by the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) on behalf of the McGill University Board of Governors.

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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