Assistant Professor – Asian North American Literature

University of Toronto

Apply by November 4

The Department of English in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Asian North American Literature. 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 English with a focus on Asian North American Literature (e.g., Asian American Literature, Asian Canadian Literature and/or Transpacific Literatures) or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. Particular expertise in Asian American Literature and/or any of the following additional fields would be an asset: creative writing, critical race studies, diaspora and transnational studies, digital humanities, or poetry. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of excellence in both teaching and research. Teaching and research skills will also need to be demonstrated in the context of interviews and during an on-campus scholarly presentation. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. 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.

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