Associate Professor / Professor - Classical Islamic Philosophy

Date Posted: 11/29/2023
Closing Date: 01/11/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 35048
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream position, jointly appointed in the Department of Philosophy (75%) and the Centre for Medieval Studies (25%) in the area of Classical Islamic Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy, Medieval Studies, or a closely related field, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be a specialist in Classical Islamic Philosophy from the 9th to the 12th centuries CE with a primary focus on falsafah. Knowledge of the impact of Islamic philosophy on Western medieval philosophy will be an asset. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the existing strengths at the Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Medieval Studies . The successful candidate will also play an active role in the Collaborative Specialization in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy. 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.

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, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

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. Applicants must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the Department of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca . For more information about the Centre for Medieval Studies, please refer to www.medieval.utoronto.ca . More information about the Collaborative Specialization in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy is available at csamp.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; two recent publications; and a teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1‐2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format only) by January 11, 2024:

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 referee's submit 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 questions about this position, please contact Rose Antonopoulos at [email protected] .

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 11, 2024.

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 [email protected] .