Job Posting: Assistant Professor in Black Theatre and Performance and/or Diasporic Theatre and Performance



The Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream faculty position in the fields of Black Theatre and Performance and/or Diasporic Theatre and Performance. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2023 or shortly thereafter.

We seek scholars specializing in the fields of Black Theatre and Performance Studies (whether North American-centred, or with a broader anglophone focus); and/or Diasporic Theatre (Asian-Canadian or Asian-American Theatre as well as Latinx Theatre would be of particular interest); or Theatre and Immigration/Migration (with a focus on communities of colour). Desirable secondary areas of expertise include: feminist theatre, theatre and gender, queer theatre, theatre and disability, dramaturgy, comparative theatre and performance history, and Canadian theatre. As part of the University of Toronto’s implementation of its Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, the successful candidate in this search MAY BE eligible for nomination for a CRC Tier 2 Chair. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please refer to the full job posting for application requirements and details on the Canada Research Chair program.


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