Assistant Professor, Psychology

can complement the department’s expertise in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational methods, psychology of stress, psychophysiology, or scholarship of teaching and learning in psychology (areas listed alphabetically).

The successful candidate 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-related duties will include instruction at the 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 doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related field by the appointment date.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

• strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
• demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate program, 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;
• 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 Psychology Department 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 minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $106,774.00 per annum.

Working at 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. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building through its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. TMU’s growing reputation and global reach – reflected in its performance across select national and international rankings – support its mission to address real-world challenges, attract top talent and strengthen impact across teaching, research and innovation. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.

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Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts

The Department of Psychology has undergone extraordinary growth and diversification over the past decade, and currently includes 38 tenure-stream faculty members, over 100 graduate (MA/PhD) students, and over 1400 undergraduate (BA) students. 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.

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 November 9, 2026.

• a letter of application;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of research interests;
• a teaching dossier (including a teaching philosophy statement and results of teaching evaluations);
• A diversity statement describing your competencies in and commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into your teaching, research, supervision, and/or service; 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+.

* Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, or Indigenous peoples of North America will be invited to complete an affirmation process at TMU. This process involves candidates providing relevant documentation to support the claim of Indigenous identity and participating in discussions with the University’s Indigenous Human Resources Lead in order to share relevant information about their lived experience.

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair, Martin M. Antony (mantony@torontomu.ca).

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 vpfa@torontomu.ca.