Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts at (formerly Ryerson University) for four [4] limited term faculty (LTF) positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointments shall be effective 1 July 2025 for a 1-year term, subject to final budgetary approval.
Details on the planned individual positions are provided in the following table. Classes will be held for students at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus unless otherwise specified. The approximate enrollment for each position expected across two terms is 900-1000 students and Academic Assistant (Teaching Assistant) support is available. Specific courses and expected enrolments are subject to change.
The candidate will contribute to our undergraduate (BA) program through teaching and mentoring of students and department service. They will actively promote an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across such activities.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and can demonstrate that they are very close to completion may also be considered. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:
- demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
- an ability or experience in supervising academic (teaching) assistants;
- currency in the subject areas they will be expected to teach in;
- a commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice as it pertains to service and teaching including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
- an ability to contribute to the life of the Department of Psychology and the University through collegial service.
Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
Note: Limited Term Faculty appointments at Toronto Metropolitan University may not exceed a combined total of 4 years. Applicants with prior Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) LTF appointments need to consider this limitation, as it may render them ineligible to apply.
These positions fall under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of .
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally-focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology has undergone extraordinary growth and diversification over the past decade, and currently includes 41 full-time faculty members, over 100 graduate (MA/ PhD) students and an undergraduate (BA) program with over 1400 students of diverse backgrounds. The Department prides itself on the excellence of its research and on the quality of its teaching, training, and supervision. The successful applicant would join a vibrant and collaborative community of colleagues, and will contribute to the department through academic, professional, and diverse lived experiences and perspectives.
Working at TMU
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At TMU and within our department/school, we firmly believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Dedicated to a people first culture, TMU is proud to rank number one on the of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.
We invite you to explore the range of benefits and supports available to faculty, including access to our diverse .
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TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and websites.
Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by April 10, 2025:
- a letter of application which must specify which LTF position(s) they are applying for (e.g., LTF1, LTF2, LTF3, and/or LTF4) and how they meet the qualifications listed in this posting;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a teaching dossier (including results of teaching evaluations); and
- names and contact details for three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
Contacts
Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Chair of the Department, Dr. Martin Antony, at . Only those candidates selected for interviews for the shortlist of consideration will be contacted.
Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [].
Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at .
For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact .
