Assistant Professor - Education Studies - STEM Education

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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Candidates must have earned a PhD in Education or a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
• Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching in K-12 STEM pedagogy.
• Candidates must hold at least one related degree in a STEM area, including biology, chemistry, math, physics, or general science.
• Candidates must have K-12 STEM classroom teaching experience.
• Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence through publications in top-ranked journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and strong endorsements from referees.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and strong letters of reference.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will teach in and contribute to the development and support of the undergraduate Education Studies program.
• Courses could include Introduction to Education, STEM Education, Health and Education, Learning Design, or Equity and Diversity in Education.
• The candidate will hold a graduate appointment at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), supervising graduate students.
• The candidate will maintain an active research agenda and establish a competitive, externally funded research program.
• The candidate will be assigned a service load that may encompass program development, curriculum planning, student engagement, and other contributions to the academic life of both units.

Hiring Salary Range

The expected salary range is $130,000 - $165,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

About Us

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.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of color), and who have experience working with diverse groups or students.

Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment.

Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, covering topics such as teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, efforts to develop inclusive pedagogies, and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour at langstudies.chair@utoronto.ca.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary and any information directly related to you is confidential.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.