Assistant Professor - Indigenous Politics

Date Posted: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 11/05/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req : 48731
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Political Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Indigenous Politics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Political Science or a related social sciences or humanities discipline, with a focus on Indigenous politics, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and Indigenous community engagement. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is $120,000 - $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

The Department of Political Science is a leading research-intensive department with large undergraduate and graduate programs. Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (specific assignments to be negotiated), regular participation in departmental and university activities, maintaining a productive research agenda, supervising students at the undergraduate, MA and PhD levels, and student mentoring. The successful candidate will play an important role in growing and shaping the Political Science department’s commitment to Indigenous Politics in the next few years.

Learn more about us by visiting our home page (Department of Political Science )

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest and most research-intensive university and the only Canadian university to be named in the top 25 in 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 in its community.

In response to the Final Report of the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission, U of T established a TRC Steering Committee to guide the University’s response to the 94 Calls to Action. The University recently established an office of Indigenous Initiatives that works in close collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous Studies, First Nations House and other Indigenous facets of the University of Toronto (such as Indigenous Medical Education, Waakebiness-Bryce, and the Indigenous Education Network) to motivate initiatives designed to recruit and retain Indigenous students.

This office supports the intellectual and communal life of Indigenous students and scholars on campus, including Indigenous Staff and Faculty Gatherings, an Elders Symposium, organizing and hosting Indigenous Education Week, and various conference initiatives (such as sending individuals to the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) and hosting the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) meetings in 2023).

The office includes a large staff and Faculty advisory and collaboration committee. The University has also earmarked funding to host Indigenous scholars and Distinguished Visiting Faculty Fellows. This work complements a major recruitment drive to hire Indigenous faculty across the…