"Associate or Full Professor in History of Emotions"

As part of the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program competition, the Department of History at Université de Montréal is recruiting a professor at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to advance research and teaching in the history of emotions. This position is contingent on the candidate's success in obtaining a CERC chair.

The CERC program provides up to $500,000 per year for eight years. The successful candidate will collaborate on the application, due in March 2026.

Day-to-day responsibilities: Through teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s excellence. As a professor and CERC holder, you will:

• Leverage leadership in the history of emotions, aligning with Canada’s science priorities for social and economic benefits.
• Foster co-creation of research projects with partners from academic, public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• Apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
• Teach at all levels, supervise students, lead interfaculty projects, and participate in departmental activities.
• Strengthen ties to the community through public talks and publications.

Qualifications:

• Eligibility for the CERC Program and the 2026 competition.
• PhD in history.
• Outstanding expertise and international recognition in history of emotions, history of senses, and neuro-history.
• Strong leadership in international networks and ability to lead research teams.
• Ability to conduct research with social and economic benefits, provide interdisciplinary teaching, and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in French or commitment to learn it per Université de Montréal’s language policy.

Additional information: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, expected start date of June 1, 2026, located at the Montreal Campus.

How to apply: Submit your application through the online recruitment system from October 10 to November 15, 2025. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three recent publications, teaching statement, research program proposal (covering 8 years), and contact information for three referees. Contact: Ollivier Hubert, Chair, at direction@hst.umontreal.ca.