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Academic, research, and specialist roles in Toronto, Ontario

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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Toronto jobs Ontario on Academic Jobs list academic, research, and specialist openings at universities, colleges, and employers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. City-level pages suit candidates who already know they want to live and work in Toronto, including local graduates, returning academics, industry experts considering a university move, and international hires comparing offers in the same metro area.

Major employers in Toronto typically include multi-faculty universities, medical and health-science schools, dual-sector colleges, research institutes, and companies with strong ties to local academia through R&D labs, clinical partnerships, or innovation centres. Roles range from entry-level teaching appointments and research fellowships to senior professor, principal scientist, and executive leadership posts. Professional and expert vacancies in IT, finance, marketing, data science, and student support also appear when employers seek advanced-degree talent.

Living in Toronto while working in education, research, or industry-linked roles often means access to cultural institutions, hospitals, transport links, and collaborative networks that extend beyond a single campus. Candidates weighing multiple offers in Ontario use this page to compare Toronto employers side by side, check activation dates, and follow links to full descriptions with application instructions.

Search filters on this hub pre-select Toronto and Ontario so new queries start in the right geography. Job alerts let you monitor Toronto without repeating manual searches, which is useful in competitive fields where posts close quickly. Employers gain exposure for long-tail searches that combine city, state, and jobs keywords—patterns common when researchers and industry specialists search on mobile or voice assistants.

Browse related state and country hubs to see wider Canada opportunities if Toronto alone does not yet show your ideal role. Academic Jobs links city, state, and country pages so applicants and search engines can move naturally between local and national views of Canadian employment in universities, research, and expert industry roles.

Many successful career moves start with a short list of cities where partners can also find work, schools meet family needs, and research or industry networks already exist. Toronto job pages are built for that kind of focused, location-first search behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in Toronto?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in Toronto, with opportunities at institutions like University of Toronto. Explore openings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in Toronto?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in Toronto based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in Toronto?

Faculty salaries in Toronto range from CAD $80,000–$110,000 for Assistant Professors to $150,000–$200,000+ for Full Professors, depending on institution and experience.

📈What's the career path for academics in Toronto?

Career paths typically progress from Lecturer or Assistant Professor to Associate and Full Professor, with tenure-track options and research funding opportunities in Toronto.

💰What salary can professors expect in Toronto compared to other regions?

Professors in Toronto earn CAD $80,000–$200,000+, competitive with the US ($70,000–$200,000) and slightly higher than the UK (£50,000–£120,000), especially at top universities.

✍️How do I rate my professor in Toronto?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to share feedback and rate professors in Toronto based on your experience.

🔬What research trends are in Toronto academia?

Current trends include AI, renewable energy, and Indigenous studies, with significant funding for research at universities like McGill and University of Waterloo.

🌟What makes a career in Toronto academia rewarding?

Toronto offers robust research funding, a diverse academic community, competitive salaries, and a high quality of life, making it ideal for academic careers.

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