Assistant Professor - Politics of South and / or East Asia

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM); Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position as an Assistant Professor in South and East Asian politics. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and research, contributing to the department's strengths while fostering diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Evidence of research excellence through publications and presentations.
• Strong letters of reference and teaching dossier required.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research.
• Teach core courses in Comparative Politics at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise graduate students at the St. George campus.

Skills

Research Excellence

Teaching Excellence

Equity and Diversity Commitment

Education

PhD in Political Science or related area

Job description

The at the (UTM) invites applications for one full-time tenure stream position in the field of South and / or East Asian politics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Political Science or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We are seeking applicants specializing in the Comparative Politics of South and / or East Asia, including but not limited to India and / or China, and who are prepared to teach core courses in Comparative Politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The theoretical and methodological approach is open.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and deepen our existing strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. They will undertake undergraduate teaching responsibilities at the UTM campus and will also become a full member of the Graduate Department of Political Science, with graduate teaching and supervision at the St. George campus. Candidates are encouraged to review the research and teaching profiles of existing faculty members.

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

Evidence of teaching excellence will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

At UTM, we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups of students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, covering topics such as inclusive pedagogies, engagement with underrepresented communities, and mentoring students from underrepresented groups. For questions about this statement, please contact Distinguished Professor and Chair Steven Bernstein.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online via the provided link. Applications should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a recent writing sample, and a teaching dossier with a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. The university’s recruiting tool will solicit reference letters automatically the day after application submission. Applicants are responsible for ensuring referees submit recent, signed, and dated letters by the deadline. Additional details are available in the application guidelines.

Submission materials, including reference letters, must be received by January 6, 2025.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and aims to create a culture of belonging that enhances our capacity to serve our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing that diverse perspectives and experiences are vital to our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary Diversity Survey. This information is confidential, cannot be accessed by search committees or HR staff, and will be used for institutional planning purposes.