Assistant Professor

Description:

The Institute for Management and Innovation (IMI) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is inviting applications for a 2-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor in Urban Innovation, commencing July 1, 2024.

The selected candidate will be responsible for advancing teaching, research, and professional engagement within the Master of Urban Innovation (MUI) program, which focuses on urban economic development, governance, innovation management, community capacity building, and sustainable urban economies.

This role requires a strong commitment to applied and experiential learning approaches, including managing client-based capstone projects, while teaching in two or more of the following areas:

• Social sustainability of cities

• Urban and regional economic development

• Urban politics and governance

• Urban sustainability

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research through high-quality publications, conference presentations, awards, and endorsements from recognized referees. Evidence of teaching excellence should include teaching accomplishments, strong reference letters, and a comprehensive teaching dossier with evaluations and course materials.

The successful candidate will align their research and teaching with the MUI program’s mission to equip students with a deeper understanding of urban innovation, governance, and the challenges of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable urban growth. Preference will be given to candidates with community engagement experience, applied professional expertise, and prior teaching in professional programs.

Institutional Environment:

The Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI) is home to UTM’s professional graduate and undergraduate programs, offering interdisciplinary, experiential, and applied education in innovation, management, and sustainability. Faculty members contribute to multiple programs, including:

• Master of Urban Innovation (MUI)

• MSc in Sustainability Management (MScSM)

• Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech)

• Master of Management of Innovation (MMI)

• Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc)

• Master of Management & Professional Accounting (MMPA)

IMI also hosts research hubs, including the BigDataAIHUB and ICUBE incubator, and engages in executive education through IMIx.

The University of Toronto strongly values equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), encouraging applications from Indigenous, Black, racially visible persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Candidates must submit an EDI statement highlighting contributions to inclusive teaching, mentorship, and research.