Assistant Professor

The successful candidate 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/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high quality results.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment, with a primary research specialization in Public Administration and demonstrated expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative Research Methods.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

• a strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity 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.
• demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate program, 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 Department of Politics and Public Administration, the Faculty of Arts, 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.

Working at TMU

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

At the heart of TMU's remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. TMU's growing reputation and global reach—reflected in its performance across select national and international rankings—support its mission to address real-world challenges, attract top talent and strengthen impact across teaching, research and innovation. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.

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Department of Politics and Public Administration

The Department of Politics and Public Administration offers two undergraduate programs: full-time Politics and Governance (POG) and part-time Public Administration and Governance (PAG), and one graduate program (Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration) to students of diverse backgrounds. Department faculty also participate in the interdisciplinary PhD in Policy Studies program based in the Faculty of Arts and other interdisciplinary graduate programs. The Department also has a long-standing partnership with the First Nations Technical Institute, guided by the Yellowhead Institute, to provide an undergraduate program in Public Administration and Indigenous Governance to Indigenous students. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching, and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in teaching through academic, professional and diverse lived experiences and perspectives.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on "Start Application Process" to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, received by November 15th, 2026, will be guaranteed consideration and the position will remain open until filled.

• 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+.

* Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, or Indigenous peoples of North America will be invited to complete an affirmation process at TMU. This process involves candidates providing relevant documentation to support the claim of Indigenous identity and participating in discussions with the University's Indigenous Human Resources Lead in order to share relevant information about their lived experience.

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee (DHC) Chair Dr. Mitu Sengupta at sengupta@torontomu.ca or to the Department Chair Dr. Tuna Baskoy at tbaskoy@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.