Tenure Track Position in International Business
TRSM Global Management Studies
| Posted: | October 16, 2025 |
| Deadline to Apply: | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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 Global Management Studies Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2026 subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at the undergraduate level, supervision of students and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high-quality results.
Candidates must hold a PhD degree in International Business Management, with a strong preference for those who possess demonstrated research expertise and substantial professional work and academic experience specifically related to conducting business in the Middle East. Candidates should be able to translate this expertise into high-quality teaching and curriculum development focused on the region, ensuring students gain a deep understanding of the Middle East Business Environment. In particular, the successful candidate will:
- Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development.
- Pursue a strong, innovative, and externally funded Scholarly, Research, and Creative (SRC) program that produces high-quality and impactful outcomes.
- Engage in service to the Global Management Studies Department, Faculty, and University while contributing to an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment.
In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:
- A strong record of emerging scholarly research with the potential to publish in top-tier journals in the field, as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, public policy contributions, conference presentations, and other contributions to the discipline's visibility.
- Potential for teaching excellence, including a teaching dossier with a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of effective pedagogy (e.g. syllabi, evaluations, awards), and experience with experiential learning.
- A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in teaching, research, and service.
- The ability and willingness to contribute collegially to the life of the Department and the University.
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.
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Global Management Studies Department of TRSM
The Department of Global Management Studies (GMS), part of the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM), serves more than 1,000 students of diverse backgrounds and prides itself on excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. TRSM is one of Canada’s largest business schools, with more than 13,000 students and over 200 industry-connected faculty, located in downtown Toronto. The School develops collaborative, creative leaders who drive 21st-century business forward while making a positive impact on society. TRSM offers 12 Bachelor of Commerce degrees, a Bachelor of Health Administration degree, the Ted Rogers MBA, a Master in Health Administration (Community Care), a Master of Science in Management, Professional Master’s Diplomas, Executive Education courses, and a PhD in Management. It is also home to 15 innovative research centres, institutes, and labs.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/business-management/majors/global-management-studies/.
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 December 31, 2025 to receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of research interests;
- Up to three samples of research publications, working papers, or other scholarly outputs;
- 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
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair Vik Singh at vik.singh@torontomu.ca.
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.
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