At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and develop courses in STEM Education while supervising graduate students.
- Company: Join the University of Toronto Mississauga's dynamic Department of Language Studies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, research funding, and a supportive academic environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant academic community.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
- Qualifications: PhD in Education or related field with K-12 STEM teaching experience.
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
- PhD in Education or a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
- 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.
- Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by publications in top-ranked journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and strong endorsements from referees.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching accomplishments and strong letters of reference.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Application Process
All application materials, including recent reference letter, must be received by December 9, 2026. Applicants must submit:
- A research statement outlining current and future research interests.
- Two recent representative publications.
- Teaching dossier including a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi of courses already taught.
- A proposed syllabus for an introductory course in STEM Pedagogy.
- An equity, diversity, and inclusion statement.
- The name and contact information of three references.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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