Date Posted: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: 02/02/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43531
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will be considered for appointment to the endowed USW/Leo Gerard Chair in Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. The USW/Leo Gerard Chair will play a critical role in the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources wide network of governmental, union and industry stakeholders, working with the Centre’s stakeholders to drive solutions-oriented research and impactful engagement related to collective bargaining and worker/workplace representation as well as employee voice.
Candidates must hold a PhD degree in industrial relations or an associated social science discipline, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in the area of worker/workplace representation, collective bargaining and labour policy. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must also provide evidence of their research impact via policy, industry and/or civil society.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and independent research and build partnerships with unions, employers, non-profit organizations, and government. The USW/Leo Gerard Chair will lead conversations on the future of collective bargaining, focusing on private-sector renewal in Canada and bringing a global perspective to labour relations. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Toronto St. George campus and contribute to the Graduate Department of CIRHR through teaching and supervising master’s and doctoral students.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The Centre will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the CIRHR Director's Office at director.cirhr@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received by February 2, 2026.
The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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. 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 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.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
