Assistant Professor - Global Anglophone Literature and Postcolonial Theory

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Global Anglophone Literature and Postcolonial Theory. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, withan anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in English or a closely comparable discipline with a specialization in South Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, and/or Black Diasporic Literature and postcolonial theory, or a related area, by time of appointment or shortly thereafter.

Expertise in any of the following fields would also be advantageous: creative writing, digital humanities, environmental humanities,poetryand/or drama. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of excellence in both teaching and research.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or other venues meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, the writing sample, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

The Department of English offers the opportunity to teach and to pursue research at the highest level. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths in the Department of English. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant scholarly community at the University of Toronto committed to anti-racist and decolonizing research and pedagogy. For more information about the Department of English, please visit

Equity,diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and whodemonstratethroughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

CA $120,000 to CA $135,000 per annum depending on experience