Date Posted: 03/26/2026

Closing Date: 05/04/2026, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 47361

Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Sociology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Culture, Social Interaction, and Qualitative Methods. The appointment will be at the rank of Professor, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Sociology or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked journals in the discipline of sociology, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

The academic appointment and teaching responsibilities will be at the University’s downtown Toronto (St. George) campus. The University of Toronto offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching and actively encourages innovative scholarship. Toronto is the intellectual and economic hub of Canada, and the city is renowned for its cosmopolitanism and multiculturalism. As a large department working in a wide range of subfields, the Department of Sociology is very highly ranked globally for its excellence and innovation in research and teaching.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit:

• a brief cover letter
• a current curriculum vitae
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests
• one recent publication
• a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Brigitte Coetzee at sociology.ea@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by May 4, 2026.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

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 that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of 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. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.