Date Posted: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 12/16/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 50482
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Critical Disabilities and Health Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will have a focus on critical disability, sport, and/or health research and scholarship and will contribute to teaching in the physical cultural and behavioural dimensions of Kinesiology within the Faculty.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must have earned a PhD in Kinesiology or relevant field in the social sciences (e.g., sociology, health studies, cultural studies, psychology, gender/race studies, public health, medical anthropology) with expertise in one or more of the following areas pertaining to critical disabilities research: disability sport/physical activity, health and (dis)ability, pedagogy, human rights and social justice, and social policy. Candidates must have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Critical Disabilities and Health Studies. Candidates with a strong background in qualitative research methodologies and training/experience in equity/anti-oppression/anti-colonial work related to critical disabilities studies are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have an established international reputation. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests would complement our existing strengths (for KPE Faculty Members/Research Areas, please see https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty) and expand upon existing collaborations with colleagues in the Faculty, the University and related research community. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of these criteria, as they relate to each candidate's area of inquiry.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; 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.
RESPONSIBILITIESCandidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.
HIRING SALARY RANGEThe expected salary range for this position is $130,000-180,000 CAD per annum. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for compensation beyond these stated ranges.
APPLICATION PROCESSAll application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received by
December 16, 2026.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;
- one recent publication;
- a teaching dossier, including
- a teaching statement,
- sample course materials, and
- teaching evaluations; and
- the name and contact information of three references.
The Faculty will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.
