Art History and Environmental Humanities - Assistant Professor

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 Art History, Cinema, and Audiovisual Media offers teaching that covers diverse artistic movements up to the present day, while giving space to a multiplicity of theoretical and methodological approaches, as well as to artistic productions from different geographical areas The successful candidate will address the pronounced needs of our student community, which, concerned about ecology and worried about the impact of the climate crisis, increasingly wishes to explore the various ways in which art and art history can reflect on ethical and political questions related to these challenges. The envisioned position will stimulate collaborations within the department, particularly in areas such as indigenous studies, ecofeminism, queer ecologies, animal studies, landscape and garden art, and issues related to decolonization and the more-than-human world Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Develop an innovative, high-level research program in environmental humanities;
• Supervise graduate students;
• Actively participate in the academic life and functioning of the Department of Art History, Cinema and Audiovisual Media, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Université de Montréal through contributions to committees and working groups;
• Contribute to the development of the discipline through conferences, publications and major scientific events.
• Cultivate strong relationships with cultural institutions, associations, or services, both locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or be in the process of obtaining it before taking up the position in art history, or a related field;
• Have an excellent publication record in art history and environmental humanities; the record must demonstrate influence among experts in the field;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching and student mentoring;
• Demonstrate the potential to develop internal, national and international collaborations;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed 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: June 1st, 2026
• Located at the Montreal campus

Apply here: https://www.umontreal.ca/carrieres/professeurs/ How to submit your application
Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) before November 28, 2025. Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
• A research program proposal
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department

Contact information
Bernard Perron, Chair
Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Art History, Cinema and Audiovisual Media
[email protected] Université de Montréal is committed to employment equity within its community and aims to recruit diverse staff and faculty. We strongly recommend that you complete this self-identification questionnaire Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application. BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental care and travel insurance
• Employee and family assistance program, along with an institutional program for better health and well-being
• Defined benefit pension plan offering a retirement pension with indexing, visit rrum.umontreal.ca
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 2 years of parental leave
• Workload reduction upon return from leave and until the child reaches 2 years of age
• Two on-campus daycare centers
• Summer day camps and during school breaks at the Physical Center of Sports of UdeM
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Startup Fund
• Professional Expenses Allocation Program and Development Leave
• French Language Program
• Study and Research Year
• University Pedagogy Development Activity
• Tuition fee exemption program for yourself, your spouse, or partner, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.
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