Date Posted: 08/17/2026 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Dept of English 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, withan anticipatedstart date of July 1, 2027. 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.Expertisein any of the following fields would also beadvantageous: creative writing, digital humanities, environmental humanities,poetryand/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 existingdepartmental 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 robust endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will bedemonstratedthrough teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below)and strong letters of reference.Teaching and research skills will also need to bedemonstratedin the context of interviews and during an on-campus scholarly presentation.

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the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. The Department of English offers the opportunity to teach and to pursue research at the highest level. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths in theDepartment of English .

The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant scholarly community at the University of Toronto committed to anti-racist and decolonizing research and pedagogy. For more information about the Department of English, please visit . All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date of October 15, 2026.

Applicants must submit the following materials: a recent writing sample(e.g., a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automaticallysolicitand collect letters of reference from each refereewithin 48 hoursof an application beingsubmitted. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in thecandidate FAQ .If you have questions about this position, please contact Professor Naomi Morgenstern, Chair of the Department of English,



[email protected],diversityand inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’sStatement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence . We seek candidates who share these values and whodemonstratethroughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey.

This survey is voluntary. 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.

📌 Assistant Professor - Global Anglophone Literature (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto