PhD Position in Business
Ryerson University
Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor – International Business
Department: Global Management Studies, Ted Rogers School of Management
Date Posted: October 16, 2025
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Position Description

The Global Management Studies Department in the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in International Business, effective July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development, particularly with expertise in business practices in the Middle East

• Pursue a strong, innovative, externally funded Scholarly, Research, and Creative (SRC) program producing high-quality and impactful results

• Engage in service to the Department, Faculty, and University while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a PhD in International Business Management

• Demonstrate research expertise and substantial professional experience related to business in the Middle East

• Show evidence of emerging scholarly research with the potential for publication in top-tier journals

• Present potential for teaching excellence, including a teaching dossier with philosophy statement, syllabi, evaluations, and awards

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in teaching, research, and service

• Contribute collegially to the life of the Department and University

Salary and Terms

• Falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA)

• Minimum salary: $103,916.30 per annum (Assistant Professor rank)

• Salary commensurate with qualifications

Working at TMU

• Serves over 45,000 students across 100+ programs

• Offers a professionally focused, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment

• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

• TRSM enrolls 13,000+ students with over 200 industry-connected faculty

• Global Management Studies Department serves 1,000+ students with excellence in research, teaching, and engagement

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by December 31, 2025. Applications must include a single PDF document containing:

1. Letter of application

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statement of research interests

4. Up to three samples of research publications, working papers, or other scholarly outputs

5. Teaching dossier including teaching philosophy, evaluations, and EDI statement

6. Names and contact information of three references

Note: Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Contacts

• Department Hiring Committee Chair: Vik Singh

• Equity-deserving groups: Debbie Thompson, Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca)

• Indigenous candidates: James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead

For confidential accommodation needs regarding recruitment or accessing the portal, contact TMU HR.

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