Chair of Depertment of Sociology
Ryerson University
Canada

Department: Sociology, Faculty of Arts
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Application Deadline: Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start Date: January 1, 2027 (subject to final budget approval)
Eligibility: Internal candidates at TMU only

Position Overview

TMU invites applications from internal faculty for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Immigration and Migration. This position aims to establish a world-leading research program on migration, settlement, and integration, with a focus on equity, social justice, and community engagement.

The chairholder will:

• Lead innovative, externally funded research in immigration and migration.

• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers.

• Engage in research partnerships with immigrant communities, government, and policy actors.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology and migration studies.

• Contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives within TMU and the wider research community.

Research Focus

• Structural, historical, and contemporary factors affecting migration decisions.

• Impacts of immigration and refugee policies globally, analyzed through critical frameworks addressing racism, colonization, and oppression.

• Applied research addressing labor market transitions, systemic barriers, social cohesion, and knowledge economy development.

• Engagement with immigrant, migrant labor, and refugee communities, ensuring research benefits are reciprocal.

Candidate Profile

Candidates must:

• Hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in Sociology or a related social science.

• Be a tenured Associate Professor or Professor (or expected promotion to full professor within 1–2 years).

• Be recognized as a world-class researcher in migration and immigration studies.

• Have a strong record of research leadership, mentoring, and attracting external funding.

• Demonstrate commitment to EDI, accessibility, and community engagement.

• Show excellence in teaching diverse student populations and developing inclusive curricula.

TMU values diverse scholarly contributions, including community-engaged, creative, practice-based, and interdisciplinary research. Career interruptions due to life circumstances are taken into account in evaluation.

Application Materials

Applications must be submitted online via TMU’s Faculty Recruitment Portal and include:

1. Letter of application – interest in the position, contribution to department/faculty, and 3-page research proposal for CRC program.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including publications, conference presentations, and community-engaged research activities.

3. Research statement – significance, originality, and impact of current research (up to 3 pages).

4. Teaching statement – up to 3 pages, with evidence of inclusive teaching practices and course materials.

5. Names and contact info of three academic referees.

6. EDI statement – detailing mentoring, recruitment, and creating an inclusive research environment.

Key Highlights

• Tenure: 7-year CRC Tier 1 appointment, renewable once.

• Location: Downtown Toronto – Canada’s largest and most culturally diverse city.

• Focus: Migration, immigration policies, equity, social justice, community engagement.

• Internal Only: Only TMU faculty can apply.

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