"Assistant Professor – Sociocultural Studies of Physical Activity and Health"

Position Details

• Date Posted: October 23, 2025
• Closing Date: December 15, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
• Req ID: 43440
• Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
• Faculty/Division: Kinesiology & Physical Education
• Department: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
• Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the sociocultural studies of physical activity and health. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. We strongly welcome and encourage candidates from Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, which encompasses First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian peoples.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a relevant social science field (e.g., sociology, health studies, cultural studies, environmental studies, gender studies, critical race studies, Indigenous studies, queer studies, critical disability studies, media studies, policy studies) by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter.

Strong qualifications include:

• Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching
• Experience or training in intersectional anti-oppression approaches (considered a strong asset)

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct innovative and independent research, developing an externally-funded research program
• Demonstrate research excellence via publications, presentations, research funding, and recognition in the field
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, providing opportunities for student research
• Maintain a teaching dossier demonstrating excellence (teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, evaluations, or other evidence)
• Contribute to service through engagement on Faculty-related committees

Applicants will be assessed based on scholarship, research, teaching, and service, as well as their fit with the Faculty’s existing strengths and collaborations.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Research statement outlining current and future research interests
• Recent writing sample
• Teaching dossier (statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance)
• Names and contact information for three reference letters

Reference letters will be automatically solicited via the University of Toronto’s recruiting tool within 48 hours of submission. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring referees submit recent letters on letterhead, dated, and signed by the closing date.

Deadline: All materials, including reference letters, must be received by December 15, 2025.

For submission guidelines, visit: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Professor Gretchen Kerr at dean.kpe@utoronto.ca.

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 to strengthen 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.

Accessibility Statement

The University is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility, including compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process.

For accommodations, contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.