Associate Professor of History

Department: Dept. of History, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Date Posted: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: 04/30/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 47410

Position Overview

The Department of History at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Soviet History at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

This search supports the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and excellence, and candidates from historically underrepresented communities, including Black, Indigenous, and other racialized groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in History or a related area.
• Established international reputation in Soviet Union and successor states’ history, specifically economic history.
• Evidence of excellence in research: high-impact publications, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and strong referee endorsements.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching: teaching dossier, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and strong reference letters.
• Ability to lead an innovative, independent, and externally funded research program.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; upper end exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Research statement (current and future research interests)
• One recent publication
• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations)
• Names and contact information for three referees

Note: The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit reference letters from referees within 48 hours of submission. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring letters are submitted by the closing date.

Submission guidelines: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply

Contact for questions: Margarita Makarova, history.ea@utoronto.ca

Application deadline: April 30, 2026

AI usage: Initial screening may involve AI tools, but all final assessments and hiring decisions are made by the search committee.

Diversity and Accessibility Statements

Diversity: The University encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applicants may voluntarily complete a Diversity Survey; information is confidential.

Accessibility: The University is committed to AODA principles and provides accommodations during recruitment, assessment, and hiring.

Accommodations contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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