Assistant Professor of Education

Date Posted: November 10, 2025
Closing Date: January 8, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 45083
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (Continuing)
Faculty/Division: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Department: Department of Social Justice Education (SJE)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Social Justice Education (SJE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in Indigenous Studies and Social Justice Education. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Applicants must have earned a PhD, EdD, or equivalent doctoral degree with a focus on Indigenous Studies and Education or a closely related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in both research and teaching and be able to complement and strengthen the department’s existing research and teaching profile. The successful candidate is expected to pursue innovative, independent research and establish a competitive, externally funded research program.

Indigenous Self-Identification and Scope

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. For the purposes of this search—aligned with U of T’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission—“Indigenous” encompasses the peoples of Turtle Island (First Nations, Métis, Inuk/Inuit, Alaska Native, Native American, Native Hawaiian). Candidates identifying as Indigenous from other global contexts should clarify their relationship to specific Indigenous communities.

Research and Teaching Focus

We seek a scholar with expertise in Indigenous Studies as they relate to Social Justice Education, with emphasis on decolonial and anti-racist approaches. We welcome candidates whose work is grounded in and accountable to specific Indigenous communities, especially those located on Turtle Island.

Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Decolonization

• Indigenous sovereignty

• Indigenous feminisms

• Ecology and land stewardship

• Indigenous social and political movements

• The Abya-Yala (The Americas)

• Global Indigeneities and solidarities

Applicants must also demonstrate how their work engages with education and educational research, broadly interpreted, within and beyond formal school settings, and in relation to Indigenous lands, waters, and life.

Required Qualifications

Research Excellence

Evidence may include:

• Publications in top-ranked or field-relevant journals

• Forthcoming publications meeting high international standards

• Research statement

• Presentations at significant conferences

• Awards and distinctions

• Strong reference letters

Teaching Excellence

Evidence may include:

• University-level teaching accomplishments

• Strong letters of reference

• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample materials, evaluations, etc.)

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach and supervise a diverse body of graduate students (MA, MEd, PhD, EdD programs)

• Contribute service to the Department, OISE, and the broader university community

• Collaborate with related units across OISE and the University of Toronto

• Foster an environment that acknowledges, respects, and celebrates diversity

• Work effectively and collaboratively in inclusive academic settings

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Department and Institution

Department of Social Justice Education (SJE)

SJE offers MA, MEd, PhD, and EdD degrees and participates in several collaborative specializations. The department contributes to global conversations in critical education and maintains a distinctive position through interdisciplinary and humanities-based approaches.
More information: oise.utoronto.ca/sje

OISE

For over a century, OISE has been a global leader in education, human development, and professional practice. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 institutions globally for Education (QS World University Rankings).
More information: oise.utoronto.ca

University of Toronto

U of T is Canada’s largest and most research-intensive university and is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education).
Located in Toronto—one of the world’s most diverse cities—the university benefits from and reflects this diversity.

Application Instructions

All qualified candidates are invited to apply.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter, including:

   • The applicant’s connection to specific Indigenous communities

2. Current CV

3. Research statement (current and future interests)

4. Three recent or forthcoming publications

5. Teaching dossier, including:

   • Teaching statement describing vision for graduate teaching and supervision

   • Sample course materials

   • Teaching evaluations or alternative evidence of excellent teaching (e.g., mentorship, workshops, strong conference presentations)

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three referees. U of T’s online system will automatically solicit reference letters within 48 hours after submission. Applicants are responsible for ensuring letters are submitted (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date.

Documents should be uploaded following U of T’s submission guidelines:
uoft.me/how-to-apply

Questions may be directed to: oise.sjechair@utoronto.ca

All materials, including reference letters, must be received by Thursday, January 8, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.

Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is committed to building a culture of belonging and strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which are essential to advancing our academic mission.

Applicants will be asked to complete a voluntary Diversity Survey, the results of which remain confidential and are used only for institutional planning.

Accessibility Statement

The University is committed to principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aims to make recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process.

For accommodation inquiries: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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