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Assistant Professor - Canadian Politics

Assistant Professor - Canadian Politics

Inside Higher Ed • ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

The Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Canadian Politics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities on the University of Toronto’s downtown (St. George) campus.
  • Pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
  • Provide evidence of research excellence through publications, conference presentations, a research statement, awards, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
  • Contribute to the department through teaching excellence, including a teaching dossier with required materials and teaching evaluations.

Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Political Science or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
  • Research and teaching interests that complement and deepen the department’s strengths in Canadian politics, institutions, governance, or public policy.
  • Evidence of teaching excellence through teaching accomplishments, a teaching dossier, and strong letters of reference.

Application Details

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Materials to submit: a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample (no more than 30 pages); and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University’s recruiting tool will solicit letters of reference within 48 hours after submission. All materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date: October 14, 2025. More details on the application process are available via the candidate FAQ and the university home page linked in the original posting.

Submission guidelines: combine additional materials into one or two PDF/MS Word files. For questions about the position, contact the department. Applicants should note that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The university embraces diversity and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the academic mission.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who demonstrate commitment to these values in their application materials and who promote a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Accessibility

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community. It is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, please contact the appropriate university office.

Contact: chair.polisci@utoronto.ca

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

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