Associate Professor African Arts Media

Lead African arts, media, and cultural studies research at the University of Toronto as an Associate Professor or Professor. This full-time tenure stream appointment begins July 1, 2027.

The joint appointment spans the Centre for Comparative Literature and African Studies Centre. Candidates should bring a PhD, Africanist expertise, lived experience on the continent, and excellence in research and teaching. Work engaging multiple linguistic traditions and African cultural production is sought.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sustain and lead innovative independent research
• Maintain an externally funded research program
• Teach assigned courses and fulfill service responsibilities
• Contribute to African Studies and Comparative Literature

Requirements:

• PhD in African Studies, Comparative Literature, or related area
• Established international reputation in the field
• Record of high-impact research and publications
• Evidence of excellence in teaching
• Expertise in African arts, media, or cultural studies

Advance African arts scholarship through internationally recognized research, teaching, and service at the University of Toronto.

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