Assistant Professor - Social and Political Philosophy

Date Posted: 08/24/2026Closing Date: 11/02/2026, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 49395Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)Faculty/Division: University of Toronto ScarboroughDepartment: University of Toronto Scarborough: Department of PhilosophyCampus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)Existing Vacancy: Yes POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Social and Political Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a closely related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Social and Political Philosophy. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. 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. The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, the successful candidate will be expected to teach core political philosophy. HIRING SALARY RANGE The expected salary range is $130,000 - $150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. ABOUT US The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is at the Scarborough Campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus. The Tri-Campus Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world. For more information about the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough and the Tri-Campus Graduate Department of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. APPLICATION PROCESS All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 2, 2026. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please submit additional application materials in PDF format only. Applicants must submit the following materials: a cover letter in a file labelled “ApplicantLastName cover letter.pdf”; a current curriculum vitae in a file labelled “ApplicantLastName CV.pdf”; a research dossier in a file labelled “ApplicantLastName research.pdf”, containing a statement outlining current and future research interests, a recent piece of academic writing; a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and the name and contact information of three references. Candidates may be asked for additional samples of writing later in the search process. 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 Jason Ferreira at [email protected]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity StatementThe 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. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility StatementThe 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. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

The successful candidate will conduct innovative, independent research and establish an externally funded research program. They will also be responsible for teaching a wide range of philosophy courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the time of appointment. They must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, along with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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• Social Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
• Research
• Teaching
• Academic Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Student Mentorship
• Equity
• Diversity
• Inclusion
• Public Speaking
• Grant Writing
• Recruitment Tools
• Planning
• Innovation
• International Standards
• Negotiation
• Presentations
• Timelines
• Writing

• Education
• Science & Research
• Assistant Professor of Philosophy
• College Professor (Other)
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
• Postsecondary Teachers

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Nov 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week