Associate Professor - Critical Disabilities & Health Studies

**Date Posted:** 11/09/2026 **Closing Date:** 12/16/2026, 11:59PM ET **Req ID:** 50482 **Job Category:** Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing) **Faculty/Division:** Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed. **Department:** Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education **Campus:** St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Existing Vacancy:** Yes **POSITION DESCRIPTION** The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Critical Disabilities and Health Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will have a focus on critical disability, sport, and/or health research and scholarship and will contribute to teaching in the physical cultural and behavioural dimensions of Kinesiology within the Faculty. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. 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. **REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS** Applicants must have earned a PhD in Kinesiology or relevant field in the social sciences (e.g., sociology, health studies, cultural studies, psychology, gender/race studies, public health, medical anthropology) with expertise in one or more of the following areas pertaining to critical disabilities research: disability sport/physical activity, health and (dis)ability, pedagogy, human rights and social justice, and social policy. Candidates must have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Critical Disabilities and Health Studies. Candidates with a strong background in qualitative research methodologies and training/experience in equity/anti-oppression/anti-colonial work related to critical disabilities studies are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have an established international reputation. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests would complement our existing strengths (for KPE Faculty Members/Research Areas, please see https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty) and expand upon existing collaborations with colleagues in the Faculty, the University and related research community. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of these criteria, as they relate to ea