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Three (3) Limited Term Faculty (LTF) Positions in Psychology

Toronto Metropolitan University

Posted: February 17, 2026

Three (3) Limited Term Faculty (LTF) Positions in Psychology
Arts, Psychology
Posted: February 17, 2026
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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 Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] invites applications for three (3) Limited Term Faculty (LTF) positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointments shall be effective 1 July 2026 for a 1-year term, subject to final budgetary approval.
Details on the planned individual positions are provided in the following table. Classes will be held for students at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. The approximate enrollment for each position expected across two terms is around 1000 students and Academic Assistant (Teaching Assistant) support is available. Specific courses and expected enrolments are subject to change.

Details on the planned individual positions are provided in the following table. Classes will be held for students at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. The approximate enrollment for each position expected across two terms is around 1000 students and Academic Assistant (Teaching Assistant) support is available. Specific courses and expected enrolments are subject to change.


Position

Fall 2025
LTF 1 AR-L-235
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I
PSY 215 Psychology of Addictions

LTF 2 AR-L-236
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I
PSY 105 Foundations of Psychology

LTF 3 AR-L-240
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II
PSY 905 Advanced Psychopathology Seminar

Winter 2026

LTF 1 AR-L-235
PSY 105 Foundations of Psychology
PSY 214 Psychopharmacology

LTF 2 AR-L-236
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I PSY 505 Personality Theory

LTF 3 AR-L-240
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II

The successful candidate will engage only in the teaching and service duties of faculty members in the Department, while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across such activities. The candidate will contribute to our undergraduate (BA) program through teaching, mentoring, and supervising students to facilitate junior scholars and diversify the field.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and can demonstrate that they are very close to completion may also be considered. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:
• demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, 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;
• an ability or experience in supervising academic (teaching) assistants;
• currency in the subject areas they will be expected to teach in;
• a commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice as it pertains to service and teaching including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• an ability to contribute to the life of the Department of Psychology 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.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $103,916.30 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Working at TMU
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and 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, reflected in its award-winning architecture.
At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.
At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.
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Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts
The Department of Psychology has undergone extraordinary growth and diversification in recent years, and currently includes 41 full-time faculty members, over 100 graduate (MA/ PhD) students and an undergraduate (BA) program with over 1400 students of diverse backgrounds. The Department prides itself on the excellence of its research and on the quality of its teaching, training, and supervision. The successful applicant would join a vibrant and collaborative community of colleagues, and will contribute to the department through academic, professional, and diverse lived experiences and perspectives.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by March 18, 2026:
• a letter of application;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, results of teaching evaluations and an EDI statement; and
• names and contact information 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.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups 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+.

Contacts
Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Chair of the Department, Dr. Martin Antony, at mantony@torontomu.ca. Only those candidates selected for interviews for the shortlist of consideration will be contacted.

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].

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 indigenous@torontomu.ca.

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 vpfa@torontomu.ca.