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Director and Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Date Posted : 03 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 04 / 25 / 2025, 11 : 59AM ET

Req ID : 42197

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenured position at the rank of Professor and will serve as the Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026. The appointment as Director will be for a 5-year-term, renewable following a favourable review.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field, and have a distinguished academic track record of teaching and scholarly achievement that will further increase credibility and respect within the academic community. The successful candidate will have demonstrated accomplishments in an administrative role in a university environment that demonstrates an understanding of effectively managing risk, finances, competing priorities, and balancing operational needs in a complex and decentralized academic setting.

In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate the following :

• an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• experience promoting excellence in research, teaching, public engagement and innovative partnerships.
• experience with, or an interest in, institutional fundraising and the ability to participate actively in fundraising and the development of strategic alliances.
• entrepreneurial skills and strong communication skills and the ability to interact successfully with multiple constituencies and stakeholders and promote the School both internally and externally.

The candidate will be responsible for expanding the School’s research capacity, international exposure, public profile and fundraising capabilities as well as initiating and developing positive and sustainable relationships, both within the School and the University, and between the School and the local, national and global community.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant 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.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below).

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence . We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto is a leader in interdisciplinary research, teaching and global engagement. Established in 2010 through a landmark gift by Peter and Melanie Munk , the Munk School today is home to world-renowned researchers and more than 40 academic centres, research labs, and teaching programs, including the Asian Institute; the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies; the Centre for the Study of Global Japan; the Centre for the Study of the United States; the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice; and the Citizen Lab. For more information about the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto St. George campus, please visit our home page at https : / / munkschool.utoronto.ca / .

The University of Toronto is partnering with the search firm Perrett Laver on this appointment. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit the Perrett Laver website at https : / / candidates.perrettlaver.com / vacancies / and quoting reference 7671 or by clicking https : / / candidates.perrettlaver.com / vacancies / 4639 / director_munk_school_of_global_affairs_and_public_policy / . The application must include : the candidate’s current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that highlights their interest in the position, what they feel they bring to it; 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.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact [email protected] .

All applications must be received by April 25, 2025 , noon Eastern Time.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia , including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here .

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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