University of Toronto - Scarborough, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies
Assistant Professor, Gender in East Asia
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ontario, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (HCS) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the historical study of Gender in East Asia. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter.
Applicants must hold a PhD in History, Women’s and/or Gender Studies, or East Asian Studies by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants also must have a record of excellence in research in the area of historical study of Gender in East Asia, demonstrate the ability to develop an independently funded research program, and must exhibit demonstrated excellence in teaching.
The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research, teaching, and programming, and complement or expand the department’s existing strengths in studies of labour, migration, law, family, empires, commodities, and socio-cultural practices. S/he will develop and teach a range of innovative thematic and regional undergraduate courses at all levels of the HCS curriculum at UTSC. As a full member of the integrated tri-campus Graduate History Department of the University of Toronto, the successful candidate will supervise Masters’ and doctoral students. S/he will be expected to participate actively in relevant trans-disciplinary programs, initiatives, and public events. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi relevant to the position), and a statement outlining current and future research interests. If you have questions about this position, please contact Professor Madhavi Kale, Chair, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies at hcschair@utsc.utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining all attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
Applicants should also ask three referees to email letters directly to the Department at GEASearch@utsc.utoronto.ca.
The closing date for applications is January 8, 2015.
UTSC is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The university offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
Additional information on the Department can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~hcs/index.html and on the tri-campus Graduate Department of History at http://www.history.utoronto.ca/.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Contact: |
Professor Madhavi Kale Department of Historical and Cultural Studies University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Toronto, ON M1C 1A4 (416) 287-7127 hcs-chair@utsc.utoronto.ca |
Website: | http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~hcs/ |
Primary Category: | East Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Urban History / Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 09/25/2014 |
Closing Date | 01/08/2015 |