Associate Professor/Professor - Lawson Chair in Climate Policy Innovation

University of Toronto

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Date Posted: 07/21/2025
Closing Date: 10/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 42960
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenured position in Climate Policy Innovation. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.Candidates must hold a PhD in a social science discipline and have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in the area of climate-related policy. 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.The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, will be considered for appointment to the Lawson Chair in Climate Policy Innovation for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review. As an internationally recognized scholar in climate-related policy, the Chair will play a critical role in the Lawson Climate Institute, working with the institute leadership to drive solutions-oriented research and impactful engagement related to climate policy. As the Lawson Chair in Policy Innovation the candidate will:
  • Share insights with the public through news sources and popular media
  • Collaborate with, and build, the community of LCI Scholars and Chairs
  • Represent U of T in creating and joining international scholarly partnerships
  • Connect with, inform, and convene municipal, provincial, national and international policy makers.
  • Enable measurable improvements for communities, industry, academia and government.
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.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), 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 . 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 Department will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.Submission guidelines can be found at . 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 .All application materials, including names and contact information of references, must be received by October 22, 2025.Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.The University of Toronto has adopted the , including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found .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 .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 .

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