University of Toronto - Scarborough, Historical and Cultural Studies
African History and the History of Development
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ontario, Canada |
Position: | Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
The Department of Historical and Cultural Studies and the Centre for Critical Development Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a two-year contractually limited term appointment in the area of African History and the History of Development (51% Historical and Cultural Studies / 49% Centre for Critical Development Studies). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2016 and end on June 30, 2018.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in History, African Studies, and/or Development Studies at the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Specific fields of specialization might include the history of capitalist expansion in Africa, colonialism and development in Africa, rural or urban development, and/or gender, labour and development in Africa. The Department and the Centre are both committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.
Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research, including practical experience with innovative research methods. Evidence of research excellence will be shown through research of an internationally competitive calibre, demonstrated by publications in leading journals in the relevant field, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier/syllabi submitted as part of this application. We also seek someone who will be able to communicate effectively as an undergraduate teacher and be willing to contribute to the intellectual life of the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies and the Centre for Critical Development Studies. The successful applicant will also contribute to the African Studies minor program, which is based in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://uoft.me/academicopportunities (Job#1501643). Applications should include a cover letter, a complete and current curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi relevant to the position), a statement outlining current and future research interests. Applicants should also ask three referees to email letters directly to the Department at AfricaHisSearch@utsc.utoronto.ca.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Prof. Donna Gabaccia, Interim Chair, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (hcs-chair@utsc.utoronto.ca) or Prof. Paul Kingston, Director, Centre for Critical Development Studies (ccds-director@utsc.utoronto.ca). All application materials should be submitted online.
The UofT application system can accommodate up to 15 attachments per candidate profile (8.3MB file size limit per attachment); please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
The closing date for applications is February 1, 2016. The committee will begin to consider application at that date and continue until the position is filled.
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 Centre at http://blog.utsc.utoronto.ca/idsprogram/
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: |
Prof. Donna Gabaccia, Interim Chair, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (hcs-chair@utsc.utoronto.ca) or Prof. Paul Kingston, Director, Centre for Critical Development Studies (ccds-director@utsc.utoronto.ca). All application materials should be submitted online. |
Website: | https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1501643 |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Area Studies Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies Labor History / Studies Urban History / Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 12/04/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/02/2016 |