Professor of African Arts, Media & Cultural Studies

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Applicants must hold a PhD in African Studies, Comparative Literature or a related field, with a

Qualifications

• PhD required in African Studies, Comparative Literature or related field.
• Record of research excellence and teaching ability.
• International reputation evidenced by publications and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary

Education

PhD in African Studies/Comparative Literature or related

Job description

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

Applicants must hold a PhD in African Studies, Comparative Literature or a related field, with a