Assistant Professor in Environment, Climate Resilience, and the Arctic - Emerging Leader for Impact+ Chair

The candidate should also actively pursue collaborative research with other departments and schools within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to foster interdisciplinary approaches. Participation in Department, Faculty, and University committees is expected, as are interactions with provincial and federal organizations and professional societies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Only candidates who were internationally based, both working and residing outside Canada, on June 28, 2026, are eligible.

Candidates must be within five years following the start date of their first research-related appointment, minus the length of any eligible delays in research. Recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows may also be eligible.

• Ph.D. in Plant Health, Plant Biology, Integrated Pest Management or related field
• Track record and demonstrated excellence in working in high-containment facilities (Biosafety Level 2 or 3) handling quarantine or regulated pests
• Knowledge of Canadian plant protection legislation, the Plant Protection Act, and international phytosanitary standards (ISPMs)

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. The ability to teach and communicate in French and prior experience with the Canadian agricultural and agri-food industry are considered an asset.

Research-related appointments are defined as those where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently.

Eligible leaves, including maternity, parental, medical, and bereavement leave, are credited as twice the amount of time taken. Professional leaves, including training, sabbatical, and administrative leave, are not credited.

A PhD is required by McGill University for appointment to a tenure-track position; however, it is not a requirement of the Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program itself.

Candidates should review the eligibility and selection criteria for the Impact+ Program prior to applying. Canadians living abroad who wish to relocate to Canada are encouraged to apply.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences / Department of Plant Science

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application by October 30, 2026.

Required Documents:
The application package should include the documents listed below and must be merged into one single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research describing current and future research, alignment with the strategic priority area, and potential for knowledge translation, mobilization, and application of research results (maximum 2 pages)
• Research infrastructure needs: laboratory space, equipment (max. 1 page)
• Teaching statement (max. 1 page) and dossier
• Contact information for three references

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Workday, McGill’s HR management system.

Posting Period
Review of applications will start on November 1, 2026. Inquiries from potential candidates are welcome and will be treated in strict confidence. Correspondence can be directed to Prof. Martin Filion (martin.filion@mcgill.ca), chair of the search committee.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.