University of Toronto - Mississauga, Historical Studies
Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term Appointment - U.S. History, Twentieth Century
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ontario, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Date Posted: 11/15/2021
Closing Date: 01/17/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 12739
Job Category: Faculty - Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: UTM: Historical Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time three-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Twentieth Century U.S. History. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and is expected to begin on 01 July 2022 or shortly thereafter, and end 30 June 2025.
Applicants must have earned a PhD in History or a related discipline by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek a candidate whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Subfields of particular interest include the intersectional history of sex, gender and sexuality; histories of race and diaspora; environmental history; and/or digital humanities. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research which can be demonstrated by the quality of the representative writing sample submitted with the application; publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards; the submitted research statement, research fellowships and conference record; and strong references from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching experience; strong letters of reference; and a teaching dossier that must include a teaching statement that describes pedagogic strategies; sample course materials; and teaching evaluations.
While this position includes no formal graduate appointment or graduate teaching duties, the successful candidate will also be part of the community of the tri-campus Graduate Department of History. Further information about the departments is available at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/historical-studies/ and http://history.utoronto.ca.
The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s largest university. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is one of the most fascinating, diverse and “livable” places in the world.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Andreas Bendlin (andreas.bendlin@utoronto.ca), Chair.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applications must be submitted online by 17 January 2022, and include 1) a cover letter, 2) a current CV, 3) a research statement outlining current and future research interests, 4) one article-length sample of academic writing, 5) a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and 6) a teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
Applicants must also provide 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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. 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. For further questions about this position, please contact the Chair of the Department, Prof. Andreas Bendlin (historical.studies@utoronto.ca).
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by January 17, 2022, 11:59pm EST.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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.
Contact: |
For further questions about this position, please contact the Chair of the Department, Prof. Andreas Bendlin (historical.studies@utoronto.ca). |
Website: | http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/historical-studies/ |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/23/2021 |
Closing Date | 01/17/2022 |