"Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term - Italian Studies"

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a three-year full-time contractually limited term appointment in Italian Studies (Critical Approaches to Italian Literature, Culture, Media). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Italian Studies or a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate: 1) expertise in critical approaches to Italian literature, culture, and media, and a specialization in one or more of the following (or closely related) areas: feminist and 2SLGBTQI+ approaches to world literatures; Indigenous Italian Canadians; Black Diaspora in Italy; popular culture and/or cultural forms; 2) teaching experience that incorporates experiential learning and related High-Impact Practices; and 3) a record of excellence in research and teaching in degree granting program. Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and the demonstrated ability to successfully work in an English-medium academic context are required. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching complement and enhance our departmental strengths and who demonstrates a strong commitment to expanding access to Italian Studies by integrating critical perspectives and the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into the teaching of language, literature, and culture. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and to establish an outstanding research program; contribute to curricular renewal, particularly through the development of new courses in Italian literary, cultural, and media studies, and by leading experiential learning initiatives. They will teach across the undergraduate Italian Studies curriculum at UTM. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting 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 provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information about the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Department of Language Studies, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca and https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. All application materials must be formatted with the naming convention LastnameFirstname_CV.pdf, LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc. Your current CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Applications should include the following in a single PDF file: a statement outlining current and future research interests, two representative publications, teaching dossier including teaching evaluations, sample syllabi of courses already taught, and a one-page teaching philosophy, proposed syllabi for i) a 200-level introductory course in Italian literary, cultural, or media studies; ii) an advanced (300- or 400-level course) in the candidate’s area of expertise. Both courses should target students enrolled in the Department’s Specialist, Major, and Minor programs in Italian, Diversity Statement as per paragraph below. At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible, 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 Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca. Applicants must provide 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 after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ. Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 1, 2025.