Employer The Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal Location Montreal, QC Deadline November 23, 2026 Dynamic, multidisciplinary, and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is one of the largest faculties at the University of Montreal. It offers 300 programs at all levels, some of which are unique in Quebec, spread across 28 departments, schools, centres, and one institute. It also houses some thirty interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members shape the world of tomorrow by breaking down silos and fostering the exchange of diverse perspectives. The Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal is the only French-language department in North America to cover all four sub-disciplines: ethnology, archaeology, bioanthropology, and ethnolinguistics. Adopting an explicitly multidisciplinary perspective, it has 25 professors, an average of approximately 450 students across all three cycles (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral), and offers more than 150 courses and seminars. The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full time Associate Professor position in ethnology whose research focuses on emerging technologies, governance, or decolonization issues. The geographic area of specialization is open; however, particular attention will be given to applications from individuals conducting fieldwork in Africa, East Asia, or Southwest Asia. Your daily challenges
- Develop an autonomous, original and high-level research program focusing on ethnology, emerging technologies, governance or decolonization issues;
- You will teach at all three university levels,



particularly in the field of anthropology;
- You will supervise Master's and PhD students and postdoctoral trainees in the completion of dissertations, tutorials, internship projects and theses;
- You will actively participate in the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of the University through conferences and scientific activities on the local, national and international stage;
- You will develop collaborations and participate in national and international research networks;
- You will participate in program development, scientific activities and the collegial functioning of the department and the institution;
- You will contribute to the functioning of the institution through your participation in various committees and working groups. Hold a doctorate in anthropology or ethnology; Possess an excellent record of publications in the field; Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching; Having a proven interest in innovative practices in knowledge transfer and mobilization for the general public will be considered an asset; Demonstrate an interest in supervising research projects focusing on Quebec and Canada; Ability to work in a team within an interdisciplinary environment and in a complementary manner with the teaching staff; Have sufficient knowledge of the French language or be determined to learn it once in the position through the French language learning support program offered by UdeM, under the University of Montreal's Language Policy. More information about the position A competitive salary coupled with a full range of benefits; Scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2027; Located on the Montreal campus.

📌 Associate Professor of Ethnology (Montreal)
🏢 Canadian Anthropology Society
📍 Montreal