Date Posted: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 12/17/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50472
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Department: Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in higher education governance and policy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSCandidates must have earned a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Higher Education or a closely related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in higher education governance and policy. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance existing strengths in LHAE's Higher Education program. Candidates must demonstrate research excellence in higher education, with expertise in governance, evidenced by an established or emerging program of relevant research. Areas of expertise must include one or more of the following:
- Federal and provincial government regulation, oversight, and sectoral coordination
- Institutional governance, governing boards, board-administration relations
- Higher education policy actors, stakeholder groups, and regulatory bodies
- Indigenous postsecondary governance, policy, and institutions
Expertise in Canadian higher education and/or comparative higher education policy will be considered assets.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet 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 (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load which includes teaching in the Higher Education program (including Governance in Higher Education, Politics of Higher Education, and related courses), supervising and mentoring master's and doctoral students, and contributing to the scholarly community and service work of the program, the Department, OISE, and the University as a whole.
HIRING SALARY RANGEThe expected salary range is $120,000 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
APPLICATION PROCESSAll application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 11:59pm EST.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or 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;
- three recent or forthcoming publications;
- a teaching dossier, including
- a teaching statement,
- sample course materials, and
- representative teaching evaluations; and
- 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 lhae.chair@utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Indigenous Substantiation The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for those candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information regarding the University's Indigenous Substantiation Process, please refer to: Indigenous Substantiation Website.
