University of Toronto:

Faculty of Physical Education and Health

Physical Activity and Sport Policy

The Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Physical Activity and Sport Policy.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree, published scholarship on physical activity and sport policy, a clear plan for research, and previous success in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2009.

The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching on Canadian and international physical activity and sport policies, particularly as they deal with sport for all, healthy high performance, and sport for development and peace. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising and mentoring students in research, assisting with the work of the Centre for Sport Policy Studies, and contributing to the critical evaluation of the Faculty’s own policies and programs with respect to physical activity and sport. A background in the history, political economy and sociology of physical activity and sport will be preferred. 

Additional information about the Faculty is available at www.utoronto.ca/physical.

Applications, including a complete curriculum vitae, contact information (e-mail, address, phone) of three referees, two samples of recent publications, and student course evaluations, should be forwarded to:

Dean Bruce Kidd, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2W6.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications from qualified candidates will be accepted until December 31, 2008.