University of Toronto
- Mississauga
- Associate Professor
- Transnational and/or South Asian Feminisms

Date Posted: 08/24/2026 Closing Date: 10/22/2026, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 49199 Job Category: Faculty
- TenureStream (continuing)Faculty/Division: University of TorontoMississauga Department: UTM: 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 Transnational and/or South Asian Feminisms, with complementary expertise in Diaspora Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

The successful applicant will teach in the Department’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program and will hold a graduate appointment at the W omen and Gender Studies Institute on the St. Georgecampus.

This position is being advertised concurrently with the Assistant Professor – Transnational and/or SouthAsianFeminisms (Req 49199); however, only one appointment will be made. Tobe considered for the Assistant Professor opening, you will have to apply separately to that posting. Candidates may apply to both postings.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversityamong our community members ( Statement on Equit y, Diversity & Excellence ). 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 Women and Gender Studies or a related area in the humanities or social sciences by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record ofexcellence in research and teaching in one or more of the following: feminist analyses of empire, colonial/postcolonial histories, and transnational formations of gender and sexuality. Successful candidates use interdisciplinary, non-Western-centric methods including digital and archival approaches to diasporic feminist knowledge production, with particular attention to race, caste, and ethnicity. Weseek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing d eapartmental strengths .

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 strong 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 undergraduate Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program on the Mississauga campus (UTM) and will hold a graduate appointment at the W omen and Gender S tinudies Institute on the St. George campus. In the WGSS program at UTM, the successful candidate will be to offer a broad range of courses from the introductory to the advanced undergraduate level. The successful candidate will also support undergraduate research and experiential learning initiatives, such as the WGSS Research Chance Program, the Department of Historical Studies Research Hub, and the Feminist Research Hub, and will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, and program initiatives, including the WGSS Program's Feminist Lunch Series and other community-engaged scholarly activities aligned with the candidate's expertise. At the graduate level, the successful candidate will participate in the Graduate Collaborative Program in Women and Gender Studies, with opportunities for graduate-level teaching, supervision, and mentorship. This program is housed in the Women and Gender Studies Institute on the St. George campus.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is

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