Professor and Director - Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a full-time tenure-stream Professor to lead the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in kinesiology or related fields, a strong track record in research and teaching, and a focus on high-performance sport. This position supports diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from Indigenous and other marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• Exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Established international reputation in human sciences research.
• Evidence of ongoing research productivity and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative and independent research.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Manage human sciences research and development.

Skills

Research Excellence

Teaching Ability

Mentorship Skills

Leadership in High Performance Sport

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in kinesiology, sport sciences, or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/01/2025, 11:59PM ET

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position at the rank of Professor and will serve as Director of the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in kinesiology, sport sciences or a related health-focused field with a strong emphasis on the application of science to high performance sport. A clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching is required.

Candidates will have an established international reputation with executive experience in creating, leading, and managing human sciences research and development in high-performance sport, sport science, and sport medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Evidence of ongoing excellent research productivity and research excellence will be demonstrated through a sustained record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, external research funding, distinguished awards and accolades, transformations in practice or policy, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

Excellence in teaching and student mentorship in the undergraduate and graduate programs is required, as evidenced by strong letters of reference, teaching accomplishments, and an excellent training record demonstrated by student mentorship in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

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.

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.