Associate Professor of Education

University of Toronto

Department: Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE)
Faculty/Division: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Date Posted: November 20, 2025
Closing Date: January 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 45082
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)

Position Overview

The Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position with a specialization in critical adult education and community-engaged research and pedagogy.

The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Adult Education or a closely related discipline.

  • Demonstrated record of excellence in community-engaged research and teaching.

  • Experience supervising graduate students and leadership experience within a graduate program.

  • Research and teaching interests that complement and enhance LHAE’s Adult Education and Community Development program.

  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas as they relate to critical adult education:

    • Indigenous, Black, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ communities

    • New technologies and media

    • Arts-based research and practice

    • Community health and wellness

  • Evidence of research excellence demonstrated by:

    • Sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals

    • Clearly defined research program articulated in a submitted research statement

    • Presentations at significant conferences, awards, and other notable activities

    • Strong endorsements from referees

  • Evidence of teaching excellence through accomplishments, letters of reference, and a teaching dossier including teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Sustain and lead innovative and independent research.

  • Teach in the Adult Education and Community Development graduate program, including the Introduction to Community Development course.

  • Lead the development of a new Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program.

  • Supervise and mentor graduate students.

  • Contribute to the scholarly community and service work of the program, department, OISE, and the University of Toronto.

  • Maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program with international recognition.

Salary

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Department & Faculty

  • LHAE: Offers graduate programs in Adult Education and Community Development, Educational Leadership and Policy, and Higher Education. More information: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/lhae

  • OISE: Ranked consistently among the top 10 institutions globally for Education (QS World University Rankings). Over 3,000 students, 100,000 alumni, 4 graduate departments, and 18 research centres. More information: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca

  • University of Toronto: Canada’s largest research-intensive university, among the top 25 universities globally (Times Higher Education). Located in a highly diverse, multicultural metropolitan area.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit all materials online, including:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Current curriculum vitae

  3. Research statement outlining current and future research interests

  4. Three representative publications

  5. Teaching dossier, including:

    • Teaching statement

    • Sample course materials

    • Teaching evaluations

Applicants must also provide the name and contact information of three references. The Department will request letters of recommendation at a later stage.

Submission guidelines: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply
Deadline: January 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

For questions, contact: lhae.chair@utoronto.ca

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from:

  • Indigenous Peoples

  • Black and racialized persons

  • Women

  • Persons with disabilities

  • People of diverse sexual and gender identities

Diversity survey: Voluntary, confidential, used for institutional planning. http://uoft.me/UP

Accessibility

The University of Toronto is committed to accessible and inclusive recruitment processes. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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