Assistant Professor - Transnational and/or South Asian Feminisms

Date Posted: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 49199
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: UTM: Historical Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Transnational and/or South Asian Feminisms, with complementary expertise in Diaspora Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

The successful applicant will teach in the Department’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program and will hold a graduate appointment at the Women and Gender Studies Institute on the St. George campus.

This position is being advertised concurrently with the Associate Professor – Transnational and/or South Asian Feminisms (Req 49199); however, only one appointment will be made. To be considered for the Associate Professor opening, you will have to apply separately to that posting. Candidates may apply to both postings.

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 to apply.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Women and Gender Studies or a related area in the humanities or social sciences by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in one or more of the following: feminist analyses of empire, colonial/postcolonial histories, and transnational formations of gender and sexuality. Successful candidates use interdisciplinary, non-Western-centric methods including digital and archival approaches to diasporic feminist knowledge production, with particular attention to race, caste, and ethnicity. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be 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 will be 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. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program on the Mississauga campus (UTM) and will hold a graduate appointment at the Women and Gender Studies Institute on the St. George campus. In the WGSS program at UTM, the successful candidate will be able to offer a broad range of courses from the introductory to the advanced undergraduate level. The successful candidate will also support undergraduate research and experiential learning initiatives, such as the WGSS Research Opportunity Program, the Department of Historical Studies Research Hub, and the Feminist Research Hub, and will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, and program initiatives, including the WGSS Program's Feminist Lunch Series and other community-engaged scholarly activities aligned with the candidate's expertise. At the graduate level, the successful candidate will participate in the Graduate Collaborative Program in Women and Gender Studies, with opportunities for graduate-level teaching, supervision, and mentorship. This program is housed in the Women and Gender Studies Institute on the St. George campus.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is $135,000 - $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

The transdisciplinary Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga encompasses programs in Classical Civilization, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, History, History of Religions, and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at UTM is an interdisciplinary program committed to feminist, intersectional, anti-colonial, and decolonial approaches to teaching and research. The Program fosters critical inquiry into gender, sexuality, race, migration, colonialism, and social justice while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across the Department of Historical Studies, in which it is housed. This appointment will strengthen existing expertise in feminist scholarship while expanding the Program's strengths in transnational and South Asian feminisms and fostering connections with the Department's Diaspora and Transnational Studies Program. For more information about our department, please visit our home page.

For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Dr. Brian Gettler, Acting Chair, Department of Historical Studies at hs.chair@utoronto.ca.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 22, 2026.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:

- a cover letter;
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
- a recent writing sample;
- an equity, diversity, and inclusion statement (as noted above);
- a teaching dossier, including
- a teaching statement,
- sample course materials, and
- teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; and
- the name and contact information of three references.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Brian Gettler, Acting Chair, Department of Historical Studies at hs.chair@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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