Associate Professor / Professor in Yiddish Studies

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Yiddish Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be eligible to be named the Abraham and Malka Green Professor in Yiddish Studies for a three-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to a Faculty of Arts & Science academic unit corresponding to their area of expertise (51%) and to the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies (49%).

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in the Humanities, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Yiddish Studies with written and oral fluency in Yiddish. Candidates must have an established international reputation. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing institutional strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by an exceptional record of sustained scholarship, including a well-received book or books, articles in leading journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, documented in the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate seminars in Yiddish.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The upper end of the salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

ABOUT US

For more information about the Faculty of Arts & Science please visit the website at www.artsci.utoronto.ca. For more information about the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies see https://www.jewishstudies.utoronto.ca/.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received by November 11, 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;
• one recent publication;
• a teaching dossier, including
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample course materials, and
  • teaching evaluations; and
• the name and contact information of three references.

The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Lisa Hansen at l.hansen@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.