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Overview Job Title: Assistant Professor Indigenous Politics Location: St. George (Downtown Toronto), University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science, Department of Political Science Appointment: Full-time tenure stream position (continuing) Rank: Assistant Professor, with anticipated start date July 1, 2026 Closing Date: 11/05/2025, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 44176 Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (specific assignments to be negotiated). Engage in regular departmental and university activities and maintain a productive research agenda. Supervise undergraduate, MA, and PhD students and provide student mentoring. Play an important role in growing and shaping the departments commitment to Indigenous Studies in the coming years. Qualifications PhD in Political Science or a related social sciences or humanities discipline, with a focus on Indigenous politics, by appointment or shortly thereafter. Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and Indigenous community engagement. Evidence of research excellence through publications in top-ranked journals, forthcoming publications, research statements, conference presentations, awards, and strong referees endorsements. Evidence of teaching excellence through a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Application Materials Cover letter; Current curriculum vitae; Research statement outlining current and future research interests; Recent writing sample (no more than 30 pages); Teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Application Process and Guidelines All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit references; the recruiting tool will automatically solicit letters from referees after application submission. Ensure letters are on letterhead, dated and signed, by the closing date. Submission guidelines and timelines are available in the candidate FAQ. Submission should be made via the application link provided by the University of Toronto site. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded in the dedicated fields, and additional materials should be combined into one or two PDF/MS Word files. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 5, 2025. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to fostering a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. Diversity statement guidelines and a voluntary diversity survey are part of the application process. Diversity and Accessibility Statements The University of Toronto embraces diversity and promotes belonging. The university is committed to accessibility and provides accommodations in the recruitment process. For accommodations, contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr