Assistant Professor - American Politics

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

George campus in downtown Toronto. Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science or related discipline by appointment time, with a focus on democracy in the United States and empirical research on American institutions or

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or related discipline by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research and establish an externally funded program.
• Undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities at University of Toronto's downtown campus.
• Contribute to departmental service and activities.

Education

PhD in Political Science or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor - American Politics

Date Posted: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48729
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 and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of American Politics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Political Science or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will focus on democracy in the United States and conduct empirical research on American institutions or behavior.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and deepen our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities on the University of Toronto's downtown (St. George) campus. Candidates are encouraged to review the research and teaching profiles of current faculty members.

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, presentations at significant conferences, the submitted research statement, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, a 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 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

About Us

Please visit our home page (Department of Political Science https://politics.utoronto.ca) to learn more about us.

Application Process

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by Thursday, October 1, 2026.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

Applicants must submit the following materials:a cover letter;a current curriculum vitae;a research statement outlining current and future research interests;a recent writing sample;a teaching dossier, includinga teaching statement,sample course materials, andteaching evaluations; andthe name and contact information of three references.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto's Statement on Equity, Diversity. and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

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 referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sari Sherman at [e-mail].

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.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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