At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and develop courses in STEM Education while supervising graduate students.
- Company: University of Toronto Mississauga, a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, research opportunities, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Join a multidisciplinary department committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
- Qualifications: PhD in Education or related field, K-12 STEM teaching experience, and strong research record.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 165000 $ per year.
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.
- K-12 STEM classroom teaching experience is required.
- Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence through publications, research statements, conference presentations, 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.
- They will hold a graduate appointment at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), supervising graduate students.
- Maintain an active research agenda and establish a competitive, externally funded research program.
- Assigned service load may encompass program development, curriculum planning, student engagement, and contributions to academic life.
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 colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring 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, which might cover topics such as teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
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.
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.
Assistant Professor – Education Studies employer: University of Toronto
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