Date Posted: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48722
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of English
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
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, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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, poetry and/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.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below) and strong letters of reference. Teaching and research skills will also need to be demonstrated in the context of interviews and during an on-campus scholarly presentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected pursue innovative, independent and/or collaborative research and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, supported and externally funded research program.
In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.
HIRING SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range is $120,000-$135,000 CAD per annum depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
ABOUT US
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 www.english.utoronto.ca.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date of October 15, 2026.
All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:
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a cover letter;
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a current curriculum vitae;
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a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
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a recent writing sample (e.g., article or book chapter);
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a teaching dossier, including
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a teaching statement,
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sample course materials,
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teaching evaluations
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the name and contact information of three references.
The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ. If you have questions about this position, please contact Professor Naomi Morgenstern, Chair of the Department of English, at careers.english@utoronto.ca.
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 who demonstrate throughout 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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture 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 to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.