Call for Applications - Muriel Gold Visiting Professor at IGSF McGill University, 2026-2027

The Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies (IGSF) at McGill University, Montreal, Canada invites applications for the position of Muriel Gold Visiting Professor. This nil-salary position is open to applicants wishing to spend one or two academic terms (Fall 2026 and/or Winter 2027) in residence at McGill to carry out research on gender, sexuality or feminist studies. The Institute is located at the center of a stimulating, bilingual, urban environment in the city of Montreal. It offers workspace and support, an ongoing seminar program, and contact with faculty members at McGill and neighboring Montreal universities.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a faculty position in another academic institution. The position is ideal for those with research leave funding, a portable research fellowship, or sabbatical. Research funding of up to $5,000 is available from the IGSF.  Visiting professors participate in our work-in-progress series and have an opportunity to present and discuss their research with an engaged and enthusiastic research community.

How to apply:

Please submit your application and all required documents via the official posting available on Workday.

Required documents:

• One-page proposal describing the research to be undertaken while in residence
• A copy or link to a recent publication
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• An indication of the potential period of tenure as Muriel Gold Visiting Professor

This position is nil-salary.

Application closing date: February 15, 2026