"Assistant Professor of History"

Applications are invited for a tenure track position (research or teaching stream) in History. St. Mary’s is a student-centered undergraduate university, and thus the successful candidate must be able to teach survey courses aimed at undergraduate students. Area of expertise is flexible, however the ability to teach the History of Ideas course (a survey of the Western intellectual tradition) is essential. Therefore, a background in ancient, medieval, or early modern European history would be suitable. Applicants are encouraged to review course descriptions, available at https://stmu.ca/academics/academic-calendar/.

Main responsibilities for this position include:

• Instruction and assessment of students in the relevant course content, adhering to learning outcomes
• Maintain excellent communication with students, staff, faculty, and Area Chair
• Participate, contribute, show initiative in issues related to program development
• Meeting the requirements for teaching, research, and service

APPOINTMENT START DATE: July 1, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD in History (must have by date of appointment)
• Previous teaching experience
• Record of research and publication or strong potential (if applying for research-stream)

VALUES & ATTRIBUTES:

• Alignment with institution values and strategic plan pillars
• Upholding core competencies associated with the institution’s four pillars
• Ability to promote, or at least respect, the institution’s Catholic mission and identity
• Ability to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as Truth and Reconciliation

APPLICATIONS: Please email application packages to Human Resources at careers@stmu.ca in one .pdf formatted document with the Subject Line of: “Assistant Professor of History”. All applicants must submit a cover letter (stating their preferred stream), CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research (if applicable), and the contact information of three references. Applications will begin to be considered after November 30, 2025.