Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Fall 2025 Posting Period: June 1 - June 15 Please complete the online application form and upload required documents. Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University may, at its discretion, assign the person of its choice to give this Course/Teaching. Teaching Qualification Requirements Education Minimum of a Ph.D. in religious studies, or PhD advanced candidacy, and Japanese Language Proficiency; knowledge of Classical Japanese or Kanbun expected. Experience This course provides an in-depth introduction to the religious traditions of Japan from the emerging of the Japanese state to the role of religion in contemporary Japan. Kami worship, the Buddhist tradition, Yin Yang divination, Confucianism, pilgrimage, ritual and the modern construct of Shinto are addressed in an interdisciplinary approach, taking into account insights from the fields of History, Literature, and Art. The candidate should have research and first-hand experience of these traditions and topics. Other The candidate should be able to demonstrate a research emphasis on pre-modern Japanese religions (the focus of the course), in particular ritual developments, cultic sites and pilgrimages. In addition to pre-modern developments, familiarity with modern Japanese society and research experience in Japan is highly desired. Hiring Unit: School of Religious Studies Course Title: RELG 352 - Japanese Religions: History and Thought Course Credits: 3 credit course Start date and End date: August 27, 2025 - January 2, 2026 Schedule: MW 10:05 am - 11:25 am Location: EDUC 338 Salary: $11, 479.00 Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2025- this posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application. Applicants should submit: a) CV; b) proposed course outline; c) evidence of teaching performance (teaching and/or TA evaluations); d) the names of two referees; e) MCLIU application form . MCLIU application form https://www.mcgill.ca/religiousstudies/files/religiousstudies/mcliu_application_form_0.pdf 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 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. Hiring Unit: School of Religious Studies Course Title: Japanese Religions: History and Thought Subject Code: RELG 352 01 Location: Education Building 338 Schedule: Mon - Wed - 10:05 am - 11:25 am Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-15 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
