Associate Professor/ Professor – Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. The position at the associate or professor level requires a PhD and a strong track record in teaching and research. Start date expected on July 1, 2026. The university promotes diversity and strongly encourages applications from candidates belonging to underrepresented communities.

Benefits

Outstanding research environment

Support for diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
• Evidence of strong international reputation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Supervise graduate students and integrate theory into practice.
• Engage in innovative research that enhances the department's reputation.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching effectiveness

Strong communication skills

Supervision of graduate students

Education

PhD in Organizational Behaviour or related field

Job description

Overview

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management area. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• A clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in organizational behaviour and human resource management.
• Evidence of research excellence through a competitive program of research, publications in internationally recognized top-tier journals, and strong letters of reference.
• An established strong international reputation and the ability to sustain and lead independent, innovative research leading to publications in top-ranked journals.
• Publications or works in top-ranked journals in management and related fields (e.g., Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Organization Science, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Nature).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels, including the ability to integrate theory and practice, effective communication and presentation skills, supervision of graduate students, and mastery of the subject area.
• Experience teaching executives, graduate students, and undergraduate students in management or business schools.
• Evidence of teaching excellence through reference letters, teaching accomplishments, teaching dossier, and performance during on-campus seminar for short-listed candidates.
• Engage in research that complements the area’s strengths and contributes to its international reputation.

Application and Diversity

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to promote diversity among our community members. We welcome and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. Applicants are invited to include in their cover letter any experiences or planned future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service.

Salary and About the Organisation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Organisation: U of T is Canada’s largest university with an international research reputation. The Rotman School of Management supports serious scholarship and has a range of degree programs including an undergraduate Commerce program, MBA programs, a Master of Management Analytics, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, and a Ph.D. The Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management area collaborates with other departments and centres within the university.

Location and Values

Rotman is in the heart of Canada’s corporate and financial centre, in a diverse city. Core values reflect this diversity. For more information about Rotman and its values, please refer to the university’s materials.

Application Instructions

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applications should include a cover letter (including equity, diversity and inclusion experiences or planned contributions), a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a job-market paper plus up to two additional papers, and a teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and related evidence).

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the process.

Submission guidelines are available at the university’s how-to-apply page. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields, and any additional materials should be combined into one or two PDF/MS Word files. For questions, contact the Search Committee Chair at the listed email address.

Additional job openings at the University of Toronto can be found via respective application links.

Deadlines and Diversity Statement

All application materials must be received by November 27, 2025. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University has adopted principles on preventing sexual harassment in academia; applicants may be asked to release personnel information as part of compliance.

Diversity Statement The University embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging. Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged. Applicants may include in their letter experiences or planned contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accessibility

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact the designated office.