Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date Posted: 10/05/2026 Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 50080 Job Category: Faculty
- Tenure Stream (continuing) Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music Department: Faculty of Music Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes POSITION DESCRIPTION The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the area of Jazz. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree in Jazz Performance and/or Jazz Composition/Arranging, or a closely related area by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research (including creative qualified activities/practice) and teaching in jazz. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths . Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of achievement that could include: performances and/or compositions/arrangements for major venues, organizations, and festivals; collaborations with established artists and ensembles; public presence through broadcasts, recordings, and media platforms; presentations at significant academic or professional conferences; publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; awards and accolades; arts and/or research grants; the submitted research statement; and strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference.



Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant, course instructor or ensemble leader, experience leading successful workshops/clinics or seminars, or student mentorship. RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research (including creative professional activities/practice), and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate jazz courses, including one‑on‑one performance lessons and/or leading jazz ensembles, as appropriate to the candidate’s areas of specialization; and research supervision and mentoring of jazz students at the masters and doctoral levels. HIRING SALARY RANGE The expected salary range is $135,000–$160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

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The Faculty of Music is a division of Canada’s largest university, located in one of the world’s most diverse cities. The Faculty of Music offers undergraduate and graduate (MMus and DMA) degrees in Jazz. For further information see music.utoronto.ca and uoftjazz.ca . APPLICATION PROCESS All application materials, including recent reference letters,



must be received by November 16, 2026.
- a statement outlining plans for current and future research (including creative professional activities/practice)
- a select portfolio of recent samples of their work including stable active links to audiovisual documentation and including description of the applicant’s role in collaborative outputs
- a teaching dossier, including:
- a teaching statement
- sample course materials
- teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; and
- the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ . 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 aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission. As par

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