Associate Professor/Professor - Caribbean Geographies / Caribbean Ecologies

Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 01/11/2027, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48728
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Geography & Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Geography and Planning and the Centre for Caribbean Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Caribbean ecological crises and ecological futures. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Geography and Planning (51%) and the Centre for Caribbean Studies (49%). 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 New College Professorship in Caribbean Studies for a three-year term, which is renewable following a favourable review.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Caribbean Studies, Geography, Climate and Society, Political Ecology, Development Studies, or related areas including interdisciplinary fields. We seek candidates conducting interdisciplinary research on the broader nexus of Caribbean ecological crises and ecological futures and the intersecting areas of food, water, health, biodiversity and economy in the Caribbean while paying close attention to their impacts on the production of place and space. We also seek scholars who address the nexus between Caribbean ecological epistemologies and just environmental futures and whose research engages with critical Caribbean environmental issues. Candidates’ research must be grounded within the Caribbean context. Experience and engagement with local communities in the Caribbean region will be an asset.

Candidates must also clearly demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching in areas that complement and enhance existing strengths in both units and must have experience in research supervision.

We seek applicants able to offer undergraduate and graduate courses that will serve the Caribbean Studies program as well as programs in Geography and Planning. We invite candidates whose application materials demonstrate past research, current projects and future plans that foreground the importance and urgency of environmental issues in the Caribbean and bring a level of intellectual curiosity, imagination and critical engagement that deepens our understanding of what's at stake.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant venues, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for innovative work, other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, and strong endorsement by referees of high international standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through the teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

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

HIRING SALARY RANGE

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

The University of Toronto is home to one of the oldest and largest Geography programs in North America. Geographers at the University of Toronto are engaged in work at the center of many of today’s most challenging issues and processes. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches, and often working in partnership with communities and government, the program supports intellectual diversity and commitments to enhance, restore, and preserve our natural and social environments.

The Centre for Caribbean Studies is the only program in Canada with degrees specifically dedicated to the study of the Caribbean and its people. The program consists of courses in Caribbean history, literature, and thought which deal with a wide range of issues including gender, religion, politics, culture, ethnicity, race, development, language, colonialism, environment and regional common markets.

The appointment will be held at the University of Toronto campus in downtown Toronto (St. George campus). Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable cities in the world in which to work and live.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 11, 2027.

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.

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.

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 references 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 FAQs.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Paul Hess, Chair, Department of Geography and Planning, .

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.

Indigenous Substantiation
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for those candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information regarding the University's Indigenous Substantiation Process, please refer to: Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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

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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