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Assistant/Associate Professor Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Translation and Creative Writing Studies

Simon Fraser University, Department of World Languages and Literatures and Department of English
Burnaby, BC, CanadaComparative Literature, English LiteraturePosted 2025-09-19Review underwayActiveClosing soon
§ I·Posting Excerpt

Simon Fraser University's Department of World Languages and Literatures and Department of English jointly invite applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Translation and Creative Writing Studies at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position is contingent upon the applicant being awarded a Tier 2 CRC and is open only to candidates external to SFU, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful applicant will conduct research at the intersection of literary studies, translation, and creative writing. The salary range is CAD $104,700 to $175,584.

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§ II·Eligibility & Work Authorization
  • Career stagePhD within 10 years in comparative literature, translation studies, or related field; external candidates only
  • DegreePhD
  • Degree requirementa Ph.D. within 10 years in comparative literature, translation studies, Indigenous studies, literature studies in English and other languages, anthropology, or a related field
  • Language requirementdemonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English
  • Internal onlyThis opportunity is only open to candidates external to SFU.
§ III·Funding
  • Stipend$175,584
  • ComponentsSalary: C$104,700–C$175,584/year
  • TravelNot provided
  • AccommodationNot provided
§ IV·Required Application Materials
  1. i.CV
  2. ii.Research proposal
  3. iii.Cover letter
§ V·Deadline
  • StatusOpen
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