Deadline to Apply: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Community Services at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for two tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2027 subject to final budgetary approval.
The School of Social Work acknowledges the contributions, lived experiences and remarkable resilience of Asian, South Asian, Indigenous and Black-identified peoples who continue to seek liberation within the colonial project of Canada. We strive to be a leader in critical social work education, research, and practice that works against anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism and advances anti-oppression, anti-racism, anti-colonialism/decolonization, feminism, anti-capitalism, queer and trans liberation struggles, issues in disability and Madness, among other social justice struggles.
The successful candidates will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students and curriculum development. While all applications are welcome, the School of Social Work has a strong preference in this hiring round for candidates with expertise in research, practice, and/or policy in the following areas of scholarship:
- Complex understandings of the critical impact of generative AI and anti-oppression social work practice
- Climate justice, climate disasters, community crisis intervention and practices
- Integrating critical clinical practice with anti-oppression practice
- Michif and francophone realities and experiences; diasporic and transnational francophone experiences; and/or local and Canadian francophone realities
- Disability justice lens to social work practice
Candidates must have an earned doctorate degree or be close to completion (within one year of the employment start date), with at least one degree being in social work (BSW, MSW and/or PhD). Candidates without a social work degree will not be considered.
In addition, successful candidates must present evidence of:
- a strong emerging scholarly research that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
- potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate programs as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
- a commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
- an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the School of Social Work and the University through collegial service.
Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) (www.tfanet.ca). Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $106,774.00 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
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School of Social Work
The TMU School of Social Work prides itself both on the quality of its teaching and the breadth and excellence of its research. Currently, the School offers a four-year BSW program, as well as an advanced standing BSW degree to students with prior education and experience, and a Master of Social Work program. The School is located within the Faculty of Community Services, which offers a range of programs that provide rich opportunities for collaborative and international initiatives in teaching and research.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by clicking on "Start Application Process" to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by January 14, 2027:
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of research interests;
- a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, results of teaching evaluations and an EDI statement; and
- names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU's student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to Dr. Esther Ignagni at eignagni@torontomu.ca
For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca.