 In 1975, Hundert came back to Canada and taught at McGill University ever since.He was appointed as lecturer (1975–1978), assistant professor (1978–1983), associate professor (1983–1992), Montreal Jewish Community Professor of Jewish Studies (1993–2002), and currently Leanor Segal Professor of Jewish Studies (since 2002).He has served as Department Chair of Jewish Studies twice (1984–1988 and 1998–2007).