Tenure Track Faculty Position (World History)

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Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, Mount Saint Vincent University promotes academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge through scholarship and teaching of the highest quality. Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is committed to recruiting exceptional and diverse scholars and teachers and is recognized as a leader in flexible programs, applied research, and a personalized approach to education. The Mount is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Canada’s east coast. Please visit www.msvu.ca for more information.

The History Department at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for a tenure-track position in World History, at the Assistant Professor level, starting 1 July 2025.

The Description

The History Department at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for a tenure-track position in World History, at the Assistant Professor level, starting 1 July 2025. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in South Asian or East Asian History and whose research brings South or East Asian history into dialogue with other aspects of World History.

Applicants should have a PhD or PhD very near completion in a relevant field.

The History Department has a dynamic undergraduate program and a strong record of excellence in teaching and research. The duties of the successful applicant will include teaching a range of undergraduate courses at all levels, maintaining an active scholarly program, and participating in collegial service.

The regular teaching load is 3:2. The successful applicant will develop courses relating to South Asian or East Asian History that complement the Department’s existing program, including extending to South or East Asia the Department’s emphasis on women and gender. The successful candidate must also be competent to teach the Department’s two first-year World History courses and its third-year Historical Methodologies course. Candidates are encouraged to describe other, secondary areas of teaching interest. Documented experience and expertise in teaching undergraduate courses at all levels are assets.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi), statement of current and future research interests, a writing sample such as a dissertation chapter or article, and contact information for three referees.

The Department will begin considering applications on 31 January 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement (please visit www.msvufa.ca). The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applications should be submitted electronically in a PDF format to:
Dr. Adriana Benzaquén (she/her)
Chair and Professor
c/o Tracy McDonald
Administrative Assistant
Department of History
Mount Saint Vincent University
tracy.mcdonald@msvu.ca

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