Assistant Professor, Education Studies (STEM Education)

Position Description

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Education Studies in the area of STEM Education. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Education or a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching in K-12 STEM pedagogy, hold at least one related degree in a STEM area, including biology, chemistry, math, physics, or general science, and have K-12 STEM classroom teaching experience. We also seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths and provide opportunities for intellectual connections across the department's disciplines and areas of scholarship.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.

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

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach in and contribute to the development and support of the undergraduate Education Studies program; courses could include Introduction to Education, STEM Education, Health and Education, Learning Design, or Equity and Diversity in Education. They will also hold a graduate appointment at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), with duties that involve supervising graduate students.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, pursue innovative and independent research, and establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a service load that may encompass program development, curriculum planning, student engagement, and other contributions to the academic life of both units.

Hiring Salary Range

The expected salary range is $130,000 - $165,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

About Us

The Department of Language Studies is a multidisciplinary unit with research and teaching spanning linguistics; literary, media, and cultural studies; language teaching, learning, and assessment; and education, including pedagogy, learning design, equity and diversity, and educational technologies.

For more information about the Department of Language Studies and the University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/ and https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca.

Application Process

All application materials, including recent reference letter, must be received by December 9, 2026.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your current CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one of two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• two recent representative publications;
• teaching dossier including a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi of courses already taught;
• a proposed syllabus for an introductory course in STEM Pedagogy;
• an equity, diversity, and inclusion statement (as noted above);
• the name and contact information of three references

The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca.

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.