Assistant Professor - Inter-Asia Gender and Sexuality

The Department of East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Inter-Asia Gender and Sexuality studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in East Asian Studies or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests lie in the areas of theories and/or histories of sexuality and gendering in Asia; intersections of gender, sexuality, race and class in any time period; humanities-based approaches to gender and sexuality studies. We are especially interested in applicants whose work addresses wider Asian and/or global contexts. All applicants must be able to frame their work in terms of broader theoretical, historical, cultural and political questions. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence. This can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided in the candidate’s teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. The dossier must include a teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and other indicators of teaching accomplishment. Strong letters of reference that address the applicant’s teaching abilities are also expected.

Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of East Asian Studies is a multidisciplinary humanities department with established expertise in East Asian colonialisms and empires, urban studies, media studies, and pre-modern thought and cultural studies. Much of the teaching and research produced by our faculty bridges—and problematizes—the pre-modern/modern division and explores the complexities of pan- and transregional movements. The department is also home to an extremely popular undergraduate program and is strongly committed to graduate training. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and other indicators of teaching accomplishment. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1‐2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of at least three referees. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from them once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that the letters of reference (on letterhead, dated, and signed) are submitted by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format) by November 15, 2022:
(1) A cover letter in a file named “YourLastName Cover Letter.pdf”;
(2) A curriculum vitae in a file named “YourLastName CV.pdf”;
(3) A research statement in a file named “YourLastName Research Statement.pdf”;
(4) A writing sample in a file named "YourLastName Writing Sample.pdf";
(5) A teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and other indicators of teaching accomplishment) in a file named “YourLastName Teaching Dossier.pdf”;
(6) A statement of contributions to equity and diversity in a file named “YourLastName Contributions.pdf”;

If you have any questions about this position, please contact eas.chair@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by November 15, 2022.

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.

Apply now: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Inter-Asia-Gender-and-Sexuality-ON/562588217/ 


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