Assistant Professor - South Asian History

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

23d•CA$120,000 - CA$160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in South Asian History. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The Department of History offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and probe its significance through research, education and life-long learning. One of the largest history departments in North America, we are home to a critical mass of expertise. Each year, our internationally renowned faculty guide more than 7,000 talented students through the fascinating realm of historical study. Undergraduate courses encompass the globe and span the ages, while the unmatched range and quality of our highly competitive graduate program attract the most dynamic scholars. Active in local, national and international research and public affairs, faculty, students and alumni bring perspectives that enrich dialogues on the most important issues of our time.

Requirements

Earned a PhD degree in History or a closely related field by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter.
Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in South Asian history.
Research and teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths.
Historian of early modern or modern South Asia who applies an innovative methodology and conducts research in archival sources, defined broadly.
Research should speak to a variety of cross-cutting themes, which may include but is not limited to transnational circulation and migration, colonialism, economic history, inter-religious public life, and histories of violence.
For historians of the early modern period, areas of research focus might include state formation, and the concept of early modernity itself.
For scholars of the modern period, specializations might include anti-colonial nationalism, economy and capitalism, and social justice.
Demonstrable research proficiency in at least one South Asian language, to a superior standard.
Candidates who work with Persian and Urdu primary sources are especially encouraged to apply but candidates with superior proficiency in other appropriate languages will also be considered.
Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by an especially promising dissertation and/or through a record of high-quality, original, peer-reviewed publications commensurate with their career stage; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.
Ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in South Asian history.
Commitment to teaching survey classes that address the early modern and modern periods.
Evidence of excellence in teaching demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.
Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.