Date Posted: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 49201
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: University of Toronto Mississauga: Historical Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Bengali History and Culture. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in History and South Asian Studies on the Mississauga campus (UTM) and will hold a graduate appointment in the on the St. George campus.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in South Asia area studies or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in the history and religions of Bengal. The successful candidate must demonstrate linguistic mastery in Bengali and training and proficiency in other South Asian languages. The geographic scope of their work must cut across what are today the national boundaries of India and Bangladesh, with a focus on language, nationalism, and/or environmental history. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing .





Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and robust letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

The successful candidate will teach in the History and South Asian Humanities programs housed in the at UTM. They will be able to offer a broad range of courses from the introductory to the advanced undergraduate level. At the graduate level, the successful candidate will have opportunities for teaching, supervision, and mentorship in the housed on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus

HIRING SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range is $135,000 - $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US
The transdisciplinary Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga encompasses programs in Classical Civilization, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, History, History of Religions, and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

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