Assistant Professor - University of Toronto, Mississauga

Position summary

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.

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.

Key duties

The successful candidate will take on several vital academic and research responsibilities across the undergraduate and graduate levels:

• Teach in and contribute to the development and support of the undergraduate Education Studies program, covering courses such as Introduction to Education, STEM Education, Health and Education, Learning Design, or Equity and Diversity in Education.
• Hold a graduate appointment at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), with duties that involve supervising graduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda, pursue innovative and independent research, and establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• Fulfill an assigned service load that may encompass program development, curriculum planning, student engagement, and other contributions to the academic life of both units.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet specific academic, teaching, and research criteria to be considered for these University of Toronto jobs:

• Earned a PhD in Education or a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in K-12 STEM pedagogy.
• At least one related degree in a STEM area, including biology, chemistry, math, physics, or general science.
• K-12 STEM classroom teaching experience.
• Research and teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths and provide opportunities for intellectual connections across disciplines.
• Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, a research statement, conference presentations, awards, and strong referee endorsements.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, a teaching dossier, and strong letters of reference.

Compensation and perks

The position offers competitive remuneration within a structured academic framework:

• Expected salary range of $130,000 to $165,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience.
• Negotiations beyond this salary range considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.