Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Operations Management & Statistics

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Operations Management. The role involves teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, demonstrating teaching excellence, and engaging in curriculum development. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a related field and exhibit a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Experience in a degree-granting management program.
• Strong performance during on-campus presentations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate management courses.
• Develop and deliver lectures, and course materials.
• Contribute to the teaching dossier with necessary evidence.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Effective communication

Engagement in teaching-related scholarly activities

Education

PhD in Operations Management or related field

Job description

Overview

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching-stream appointment in the Operations Management & Statistics Area. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate management courses in operations management, statistics, spreadsheet modelling, and business analytics; including lecture preparation and delivery, and curriculum development.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence with the ability to integrate theory and practice, effective communication and presentation skills, mastery of the subject area, commitment to pedagogical inquiry and teaching innovation, and engagement in teaching-related scholarly activities in operations management.
• Contribute to the teaching dossier with a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Operations Management or a related field such as Information Systems.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in operations management, statistics, spreadsheet modelling, and business analytics.
• Experience teaching in a degree-granting management program with lecture preparation and delivery, and curriculum development.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching demonstrated through the teaching dossier, awards, conference presentations, letters of reference, and, for short-listed candidates, strong performance during on-campus presentations.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to promote diversity among our community members. Applicants are encouraged to include experiences or planned contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and/or service.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Organization

U of T is Canada’s largest university and has an international research reputation. The Rotman School of Management has a strong faculty that is supportive of serious scholarship and is committed to the professional development of its faculty. Rotman is located in the heart of Canada’s corporate and financial center, and the world’s most diverse city. For more information about the Rotman School and its core values, please visit the Rotman website.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and a complete teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities. The cover letter can include a description of any experiences or planned future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and/or service.

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

Submission guidelines can be found at the University of Toronto how-to-apply page. 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 Ming Hu at [e-mail].

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 12, 2026.

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. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.

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). We strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].