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.
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:
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
- a recent writing sample (e.g., article or book chapter);
- a teaching dossier, including
- 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 [redacted].
