"Assistant or Associate Professor in Cyber Science"

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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/School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for two positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. (Rank of Associate is open only to applicants who have tenure at their current post-secondary institution).

The positions are effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

Our department recognizes the historical and persistent barriers that members of equity-deserving groups have faced, especially with entering the computer science profession and we further recognize the tremendous value that members with diverse identities, perspectives, thoughts and scholarship bring. We therefore, strongly encourage applications from members of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: those who identify as women, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

These positions are in support of the launch and growth of our new Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber Science, commencing in Fall 2026. The Cyber Science program is an innovative and interdisciplinary undergraduate program that bridges technology, business, law, ethics, and human behaviour to prepare graduates for leadership in addressing the multifaceted challenges of cybersecurity. The successful candidate for the Associate Professor position will have achieved tenure at their current postsecondary institution, and once at TMU will provide academic leadership in program development and contribute expertise that enhances the program’s distinctive integration of technical, societal, and policy dimensions of cyberspace.

Areas of Interest We welcome candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas aligned with the program’s core needs:

• Secure Software Development
• Network Systems Security
• Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy
• Human-Centred Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Law, Ethics, and Governance

The successful candidates will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high quality results.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the appointment date.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

• A strong and sustained record of scholarly research that is active, innovative, and impactful (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, research funding, awards).
• Excellence in teaching, demonstrated through teaching philosophy, curriculum innovation, teaching accomplishments, and (where available) evaluations.
• Curriculum and program development experience, particularly in interdisciplinary or applied cybersecurity contexts.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills, with demonstrated ability to supervise and inspire students.
• For the Associate position: Academic leadership experience, such as leading research groups, program initiatives, or interdisciplinary collaborations.
• a commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of Computer Science and the University through collegial service.

This position falls 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 TFA benefits. The salary minima for the Assistant and Associate Professor ranks are $103,916 and $131,194 per annum respectively. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

How to Apply Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by December 3, 2025:

• a letter of application; Please indicate in your letter of application whether at the time of this application, you hold tenure at your current institution.
• a curriculum vitae;
• a detailed statement of research interests, achievements, and future plans (maximum 5 pages);
• teaching dossier (including philosophy, teaching accomplishments, and sample materials);
• evidence of contributions to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) - which may include a separate EDIA statement (maximum 2 pages) or be integrated into your teaching and research statements; and
• names and contact information of 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.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups 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+.

Contacts Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair, Dr. Dave Mason, at cs.chair@torontomu.ca.