FAQs
What is the application deadline for this position?
The application deadline is September 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
What is the anticipated start date for the successful candidate?
The anticipated start date for the successful candidate is July 1, 2025.
What are the qualifications required to apply for this position?
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in East Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related field, and must demonstrate an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching, as well as experience in research supervision.
Which departments are involved in this position?
The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of East Asian Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Department for the Study of Religion, or hold a joint appointment in two of the three units.
What materials are required for the application?
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 materials, and teaching evaluations.
Is there a preference for certain applicants?
Yes, while all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
What is the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture?
The successful candidate will be eligible to be named the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture, which is an endowed chair appointment for a five-year term that is renewable following a favourable review.
What is the focus of the research expected from the successful candidate?
The successful candidate is expected to lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level in areas covering Chinese philosophy, thought, religion, and/or culture.
How will research excellence be evaluated?
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence through sustained high-impact contributions and publications, submitted research statements, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and endorsements from referees of high international standing.
Is there a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the application process?
Yes, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to academic excellence at the University of Toronto, and candidates are expected to demonstrate their commitment to these values in their application materials.