Limited Term Faculty (LTF) Position in Information Technology Management

Ryerson University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Limited Term Faculty member for the Information Technology Management program, effective July 1, 2025. Candidates with a doctoral degree and experience in teaching and commitment to equity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. The position includes teaching six courses and contributing to the university community. Applications from diverse backgrounds are particularly welcomed.

Qualifications

• Capacity for teaching excellence, with relevant teaching materials.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Ability to contribute to university life through service.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching and service activities as part of faculty duties.
• Teach six courses across the Fall and Winter semesters.
• Maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Workspace inclusivity

Cybersecurity knowledge

Project management skills

IT/Enterprise Architecture

Education

Doctoral degree in Information Systems or related field

Job description

Limited Term Faculty (LTF) Position in Information Technology Management

Posted : March 10, 2025

Deadline to Apply : Sunday, April 6, 2025

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Information Technology Management. The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2025 for a one year term, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will engage only in the teaching and service duties of faculty members in the Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management, while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across such activities. Teaching assignments will consist of a total of six courses assigned across the Fall and Winter semesters. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach introductory level and core required information systems courses.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field by the appointment date. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of :

• demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and / or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching. Priority teaching areas include : cybersecurity, project management, and IT / Enterprise Architecture;
• commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to teaching and service activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population;
• an ability to contribute to the life of the Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management and the University through collegial service.

Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and / or career interruptions.

Note : Limited Term Faculty appointments at Toronto Metropolitan University may not exceed a combined total of four years. Applicants with prior Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) LTF appointments need to consider this limitation, as it may render them ineligible to apply.

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.

The Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management

Our School offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs to more than 2,000 students of diverse backgrounds. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in teaching through academic, professional and diverse lived experiences and perspectives.

Ted Rogers School at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca / trsm] is developing collaborative, creative leaders who will drive the 21st-century business forward while making a positive impact on society. Home to more than 13,000 students and more than 200 industry-connected faculty, Ted Rogers School is Canada's leading diverse, entrepreneurial business school centred in an urban learning environment. Ted Rogers School offers 12 Bachelor of Commerce degrees, a Bachelor of Health Administration degree, the Ted Rogers MBA, a Master in Health Administration (Community Care), a Master of Science in Management, Professional Master’s Diploma, Executive Education courses and a PhD in Management. Ted Rogers School is also home to 15 innovative research centres, institutes and labs.

Working at TMU

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At TMU, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current Academic Plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Dedicated to a people first culture, TMU is proud to rank number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and Human Rights websites.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.

a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations;

a statement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion philosophy, with clear descriptions of how the candidate has upheld the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in their service, teaching, and scholarly, research or creative activities;

names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair Dr. Sameh Al Natour at [e-mail].

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [e-mail].

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and / or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact [e-mail].

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