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Job Field: Tenure Stream
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Information
Department: Faculty of Information
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Reference: 2000946
Job Closing: June 1, 2020, 11:59pm EST
The Faculty of Information and the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a joint (51% Faculty of Information, 49% English), full-time tenure-stream appointment in the field of Book History and Digital Humanities, specifically digital archives, with an additional strength in British Modernism. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on August 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
Applicants must have earned a PhD in English, Book History or Information Studies by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter and an established reputation as a junior scholar of great promise. The successful candidate must display a record of excellence both in teaching and in research in Book History and Digital Humanities, specifically digital archives, with an additional strength in British Modernism. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths (see for the Faculty of Information and the Department of English). The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Evidence of excellence in research will be demonstrated by a sustained record of publications of an outstanding order in major field-relevant presses, journals, and other leading outlets, a record of significant research grants and awards, as well as strong endorsements by referees of international standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through the teaching dossier submitted with the application, to include teaching accomplishments, a strong statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and excellent teaching evaluations, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Faculty of Information and the Department of English offer the opportunity to teach and to pursue research at the highest level. The successful candidate would play a leading role in the university’s Collaborative Specialization in Book History and Print Culture. Situated in one of the most diverse cities in the world, both units reflect that diversity in their approach to Information Studies and English as a world language.
All qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), statement outlining current and future publication interests, and a substantial writing sample. If you have questions about this position, please contact Wendy Duff, Dean of the Faculty of Information, wendy.duff@utoronto.ca.
Applicants must also ask three referees to send signed letters on letterhead directly to the department via e-mail to anna.pralat@utoronto.ca by the closing date, June 1, 2020. They should be addressed to Professor Wendy Duff, the Chair of the Search Committee.
All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by the closing date of June 1, 2020.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
