University Of Toronto
University Of Toronto
Toronto
CAD 100,000 – 125,000
Date Posted: 12/17/2024
Closing Date: 02/18/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39116
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: Department of Historical & Cultural Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Job Description
The Department of Historical and Cultural Studies and the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Sustainability Transitions at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Indigenous Histories of Environmental Justice. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). 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.
Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, in alignment with the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The successful candidate will join the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (HCS) and the Canada Excellence Research Chair Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions (CERC NEST) research program, utilizing a transdisciplinary, comparative, and action-centered approach with communities and city actors to enhance participation in decision-making and address inequities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative and independent research in Indigenous Histories of environmental justice.
- Maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
- Teach and supervise MA and doctoral students in the Graduate Department of History.
- Contribute to departmental strengths and support critical areas of research and teaching in HCS.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and service.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous History, or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research, participatory methodologies, and teaching. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research and teaching through a teaching dossier and contributions to equity and diversity.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement and evaluations. References must include three contacts, with at least one commenting on Indigenous community engagement.
All application materials must be received by February 18, 2025.
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
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