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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 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 twentyfirst 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 farright movements during the twentieth and twentyfirst 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 reorganization. - 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. The successful candidate will play a leading role in envisioning, developing, and deploying innovative degree pathways between undergraduate and professional master programs. The candidate is expected to have 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 facultystaff working relationships. - Interdivisional 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, Journalism Studies, or Memory Studies. They 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. Candidates should have an established international reputation and 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 through sustained highimpact contributions and publications in topranked and fieldrelevant 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 presented through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier, and strong letters of reference. Salary range exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. EEO and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr