Associate Professor - Italian Heritage, History and Cultural Studies

Date Posted: 04/20/2026

Closing Date: 05/26/2026, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 47625

Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Information

Department: Faculty of Information

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

The Faculty of Information and the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Italian cultural studies and history with expertise in fascism and far right movements in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries; archival and historiographic methodologies; and the interplay of monuments, museums and memory studies. This will be a joint appointment between the Faculty of Information (60%) and the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (40%). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

We seek candidates who are leaders in global and comparative research in one or more of the following areas:

• Fascism and far right movements during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in Western Europe, including how these ideologies are represented and contested in monuments and museums, and how they relate to (mis)information in the public sphere.
• Memory studies as it relates to the construction and reconstruction of national narratives and heritage, especially during times of political upheaval and social re-organization.
• Methodological expertise in archival research and historiography, with attention to how archives are formed and later utilized.

Expertise in Italian cultural studies and cultural history, especially as it relates to neighbouring states in the Mediterranean.

Role

The successful candidate will play a leading role in envisioning, developing, and deploying innovative degree pathways between undergraduate and professional master programs. We seek candidates with demonstrated experience and achievements in:

• Curriculum development and renewal at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Undergraduate humanities and social science teaching
• Professional masters teaching, especially in the areas of GLAMs (Galleries, Archives, Libraries, and Museums)
• Administrative leadership, including stakeholder engagement and consultation, effective communication, and positive faculty-staff working relationships
• Inter-divisional collaboration
• Understanding and applying University policies and governance processes

Successful applicants will hold a doctoral degree in such fields as Information Science, Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, Area Studies, Cultural Studies, Media and Communication or Journalism Studies, or Memory Studies. Successful applicants will have a robust teaching dossier that includes undergraduate and graduate level teaching, as well as supervision of students (undergraduate, masters and/or PhD). They will also have a proven track record of administrative efficacy and leadership commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor.

Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

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

The Faculty of Information is a research-led Faculty committed to educating the next generation of professional and academic leaders in information, who join us in transforming society through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge creation. We are guided by core values that include engagement with cultural, social, political, and ethical issues in information to benefit society; and transparency, accountability, and public responsibility. With an outstanding and award-winning faculty, our key strengths are the quality of our interdisciplinary research, the abilities of our graduate students, close ties across the university, and committed alumni. Our strategic priorities are excellence through interdisciplinarity, impact through partnerships, and equity through fostering inclusive environments. We are especially proud of the calibre, excellence, academic engagement, and diversity of our students.

As part of the University of Toronto, the Faculty of Information offers the opportunity to teach, research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We seek candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment through their application materials. Candidates therefore must submit a statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching or research that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae (CV);
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• three recent publications;
• and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, 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 within 48 hours of an application being 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. 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 Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic at dean.ischool@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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.

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