Associate Professor / Professor - African Arts, Media and/or Cultural Studies

University of Toronto; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 210 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in African Arts, Media and/or Cultural Studies. The appointment is a joint role between the Centre for Comparative Literature (51%) and the African Studies Centre (49%), at Associate Professor or Professor rank, starting July 1, 2027.

The candidate may be named New College Professor for a renewable three-year term. The successful candidate will have a PhD with relevant interdisciplinary background and a strong

Qualifications

• PhD in African Studies, Comparative Literature or related field.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Established international reputation with high-impact publications.

Responsabilités

• Sustain and lead an innovative, independent research program.
• Maintain an outstanding teaching and service load.

Formation

PhD degree

Description du poste

Associate Professor / Professor - African Arts, Media and/or Cultural Studies

Date Posted: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 01/18/2027, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50040
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Comparative Literature (51%) and African Studies Centre (49%)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Centre for Comparative Literature and the African Studies Centre in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in African Arts, Media and/or Cultural Studies. This will be a joint appointment between the Centre for Comparative Literature (51%) and the African Studies Centre (49%). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be eligible to be named the New College Professor in African Studies for a three-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree with disciplinary or interdisciplinary backgrounds in African Studies, Comparative Literature or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek applications from Africanist candidates, with lived experience on the continent, whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the existing strengths in the Centre for Comparative Literature and the African Studies Centre and who situate their work firmly within African Studies, with expertise in African Arts, Media and/or Cultural Studies. We seek candidates whose work engages multiple linguistic traditions across the region(s) that they study. Research may address artistic and cultural production, heritage, representation, media, visual and material cultures across different temporalities. We welcome scholarship that examines both the historical evolution and contemporary significance of African cultural forms, practices, and media. Research within the scope and regional focus of Western, Central or Southern Africa is particularly welcome. Candidates must have an established international reputation and must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; 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), and strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

ABOUT US

The Centre for Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto offers M.A and Ph.D. programs of study in every major area from classical to contemporary literatures with particular emphasis on literary theory and criticism. The Centre, founded by Northrop Frye in 1969, is unique in North America in design, purpose and practice. Each student has an individualized curriculum whose aim is to provide thorough preparation in literary traditions and a rigorous study of different theoretical approaches. To learn more visit: https://complit.utoronto.ca/about-us/.

The African Studies Centre fosters a vibrant intellectual, social and cultural hub of academic excellence with a shared ethos and commitment to public scholarship, social justice, global citizenship, engaged scholarship and a praxis of inclusivity, epistemic diversity, and reflexive community engagement. To learn more visit: https://www.africanstudies.utoronto.ca/about-us/our-centre/about-our-centre. Also visit: https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Conrad James, Chair at [e-mail].

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

Indigenous Substantiation

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for those candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information regarding the University's Indigenous Substantiation Process, please refer to: Indigenous Substantiation Website.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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 [e-mail].