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 Literatures and Languages of the World offers a range of interdisciplinary programs that explore a diversity of cultural and linguistic contexts and forms of expression. Our programs in English Studies are a vital section of the department. Delivered in English, our courses are organized around the study of literature across historical periods and genres, with an emphasis on gender and sexuality studies; medicine and literature; and postcolonial, decolonial, and planetary studies. Our faculty regularly works with colleagues and students from other sections and programs, including the Digital Humanities, and collaborates with various research centres and initiatives.

The person selected for this tenure-track position must be comfortable working in multidisciplinary and plurilingual contexts and will be expected to contribute to the department’s emphasis on intersectional research and teaching. Based on their expertise, the successful candidate will teach courses that are cross-listed in at least one inter-departmental faculty program (in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or in Black Studies).

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and research activities, professors in English Studies contribute to the Faculty’s pursuit of excellence, promote the discipline within and outside l’Université de Montréal, and participate in the daily activities of a renowned department and institution. In this position, an assistant professor will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in African American literature and its related fields, while demonstrating active commitment to the principles of EDID (equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization)
• Supervise MA and PhD students and serve on graduate student juries
• Continue developing a robust record of original research in the field of African American literature
• Apply for and secure research grants from key provincial and federal funding bodies
• Represent l’Université de Montréal at international conferences and events
• Contribute to the functioning of the institution by serving on departmental and faculty committees

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in English literature, literary studies, or a related discipline, with an emphasis on African American or Black diasporic literature
• Record of research and publications in the field
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality university education
• Demonstrated potential to develop institutional, inter-university, and international collaborations
• Ability to collaborate with faculty members in interdisciplinary contexts
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or commitment 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: As of 1 June 2026
• Located at the Montréal campus