Assistant Professor - African and/or Caribbean Francophone Literature
$120,000–$160,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOn-sitePart Time$120,000–$160,000 yearDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Part TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct innovative, independent research and establish an externally funded program in African and/or Caribbean Francophone Literature. Deliver teaching and supervise graduate students across the tri-campus graduate unit while collaborating with the Center for African Studies, the Center for Caribbean Studies, or the Center for Diaspora and Transnational Studies. Submit a research statement, one recent publication, and a teaching dossier containing syllabi and evaluations. Provide a statement of contributions to equity and diversity. Submit recent reference letters by October 15, 2026.
Required Qualifications
- PhD degree in Francophone Literature or in a French-related specialization in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Gender Studies, or Digital Humanities
- 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
- submitted research statement
- presentations at significant conferences
- awards and accolades
- strong endorsements from referees
- evidence of excellence in teaching
- commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry
- teaching accomplishments
- teaching dossier including required materials
- evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities
- performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor
- experience leading successful workshops or seminars
- student mentorship
- excellent conference presentations or posters
- Native or near native fluency in French
- strong command of English
- commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- submission of a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity
Desired Qualifications
- teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths
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