Assistant Professor - Indigenous Studies in Education

University of Toronto

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Indigenous Studies in Education. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have earned a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, or a closely related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek to recruit an emerging or early-career scholar with a focus on contemporary Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning. We especially welcome those applicants who could contribute to a proposed Indigenous Land-based Teacher Education Pathway in the Master of Teaching program.

Applicants must also demonstrate ongoing connections to and engagement with Indigenous communities in relation to their research and/or pedagogy. Preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential applicants may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.

We seek applicants whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative, independent, and community-based research, and to establish a competitive and externally funded research program.

Applicants must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at conferences and to community stakeholders, awards and accolades, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level is required, and will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Experience in K-12 educational settings will be considered an asset.

In addition, candidates are expected to demonstrate in their application materials a commitment to social justice, equity, accessibility and engagement in education, and the ability to work in diverse contexts and with diverse student populations. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and foster an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences.

Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses in the Master of Teaching program as well as in the Curriculum and Pedagogy program and/or Language and Literacies Education program.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning offers graduate programs in Language and Literacies Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy, and the Master of Teaching, a two-year initial teacher education program. For more information on CTL and its programs, please visit http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ctl.

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education has, for more than a century, made major contributions to advancing education, human development and professional practice around the world. OISE was ranked 8th in the world for the subject of Education by the 2024 QS World University Rankings, holding first rank in the subject among Canadian institutions and among public universities in North America. With a network of approximately 100,000 alumni, over 3,000 students, 4 graduate departments, and 18 research centres, ours is an intellectually rich and supportive community, guided by the highest standards of scholarship and a commitment to equity and social justice. For more information, please visit OISE’s homepage at https://www.oise.utoronto.ca.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest and most research-intensive university and the only Canadian university to be ranked among the top 25 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse cities, the University of Toronto's vibrant academic life is enhanced by the cultural diversity of its own and surrounding community.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply at the following link: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Indigenous-Studies-in-Education-ON/586906417/. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining current and future research interests, three representative publications, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample course materials).

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the department at ctlfacultysearches@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by Monday, January 13, 2025, 11:59pm EST. 

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. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.