Assistant Professor - African and/or Caribbean Francophone Literature

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$120,000 - CA$160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of French in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in African and/or Caribbean Francophone Literature. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. 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

• Earned a PhD degree in Francophone Literature or in a French-related specialization in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Gender Studies, or Digital Humanities by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching French language and Francophone studies courses.
• Evidence of research excellence 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 and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry 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.
• Native or near native fluency in French together with a strong command of English is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching interests that complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
• 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.
• A 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as: teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• Be assigned a teaching and service load in the tri-campus graduate unit of the Department of French.
• Collaborate with the Center for African Studies, the Center for Caribbean Studies, or the Center for Diaspora and Transnational Studies.
• Teach and supervise graduate students in the academic units involved.

Benefits

• Opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
• Opportunities to work in a range of collaborative programs and centers of research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree