The Department of History and the Department of Classics and Archaeology at Queen’s University invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Marjorie McLean Oliver Postdoctoral Fellowship in the history of Classical Antiquity and/or Medieval Europe. The fellowship will be awarded for a two-year term from July 1, 2026.

The terms of the fellowship stipulate at the donor’s bequest that only candidates who identify as women are eligible for the position. Candidates must thus self-identify during the application process. Applicants must have completed a PhD in a discipline relevant to the position’s terms prior to beginning the fellowship. Previous teaching experience and evidence of scholarly research and publication related to the terms of the position will also be considered an asset. A postdoctoral supervisor will be named based on the successful candidate’s field of specialization.

The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active scholarly profile and to teach two semester-long courses per year in their subject field.
The total salary for 2026-2027 will be approximately $70,143 CAD, comprising a fellowship salary of $51,475 CDN and a $9,334 teaching stipend per one-term course. An additional $2,000 per year has been allocated for academic travel and research.

The university invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The university has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee's accessibility needs due to disability. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the application/interview process, please contact Jenn Lucas at [email protected].

Postdoctoral fellows at Queen's University are governed by two collective agreements. The terms of the overall appointment are governed by the Collective Agreement between PSAC 901, Unit 2 and Queen’s University. The candidate will also be appointed to a term adjunct teaching position, which is governed by the Collective Agreement between QUFA and Queen’s University. Information about these bargaining units, including the Collective Agreements can be found on the Faculty Relations Office’s website.

Application Instructions:
Applications should be submitted electronically in PDF format and include the following:
1) a cover letter that outlines current or proposed research project(s) to be pursued during the fellowship and ideas for courses the candidate would propose teaching.
2) a complete and current curriculum vitae.
3) letters of reference from two referees sent directly to [email protected].
4) a writing sample such as a dissertation chapter or article.
5) any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier.

Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent electronically to: [email protected].

Applications will be received until 15 January 2026. Final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.

Please visit our websites for more information about the Department of History and the Department of Classics at Queen’s University. Please direct inquiries to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Andrew Jainchill [email protected].

Posted: 30 October 2025

Contact Information

Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent electronically to: [email protected].

Please direct inquiries to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Andrew Jainchill [email protected].

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https://www.queensu.ca/history/about/employment

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https://www.queensu.ca/history/about/employment