Assistant Professor - Andrea and Charles Bronfman Chair in Israeli Studies
Date Posted : 09 / 20 / 2024
Closing Date : 11 / 18 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET
Req ID : 39647
Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science
Department : Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description :
The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Israeli Studies.
The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The successful candidate is also eligible to be named the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Chair in Israeli Studies for a four-year term, with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review.
The successful candidate will be appointed to either the Department of Political Science or the Department of Sociology (51%) dependent upon their area of expertise, and hold a minority appointment in the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies (49%).
Applicants must hold a PhD in any social science discipline or related fields, with a research and teaching portfolio with a substantial focus on modern Israel and a scholarly connection to the field of Jewish Studies broadly defined.
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths with proven ability to cross disciplinary boundaries.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and to establish an outstanding, competitive research program in areas pertaining to the study of Israel.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by the following : a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant venues or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades for innovative work, and any noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of their discipline inclusive of the study of Israel, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high international standing.
The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the Faculty of Arts & Science’s undergraduate and graduate education in the study of Israel.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample course materials submitted as part of the application.
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.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information about the Faculty of Arts & Science, please visit the website at www.artsci.utoronto.ca . For more information about the Departments of Political Science and Sociology, and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, see politics.
utoronto.ca , sociology.utoronto.ca and jewishstudies.utoronto.ca .
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae;
a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course syllabi, and teaching evaluations.
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 the day after an application is submitted.
Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references 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.
Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF / MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact [email protected] .
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 18, 2024.
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 [email protected] .
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