Assistant Professor, History

Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science Competition No. 25.10.277 Category Closing Date Full-Time Tenure-Track Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table. A review of applications will begin November, 12, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. About Us MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. 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Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world. The Department of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Post-Confederation Canadian History at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval. History at MacEwan University guides students to become critical, adaptable, and independent thinkers capable of applying their knowledge of past societies to twenty-first century challenges. Canadian History is a vital component to the History curriculum at MacEwan. The Department of Humanities offers programs in Classics, French, History, Philosophy, and Spanish. Committed to teaching effectiveness and research impact, our faculty support students’ pursuit of a Liberal Arts education and provide mentorship at all levels of undergraduate study. Comfort in a multidisciplinary humanist environment and experience making connections between humanist disciplines are assets. You will play a vital role in enhancing the Department of Humanities’ longstanding focus on Canadian History by developing courses and supervising students in your area of expertise. You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Canadian History and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), a statement of research interests, and a sample of scholarly work. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees. Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees. Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Colin Bailey, Interim Department Chair, at baileyc26@macewan.ca. This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity‑deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. 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