Researcher in Information Technology

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position: Loretta Rogers Research Chair in Cybersecurity Analytics (Associate Professor)
Department: School of Information Technology Management, Ted Rogers School of Management
Date Posted: October 20, 2025
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025

Position Description

The School of Information Technology Management at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), invites applications for the Loretta Rogers Research Chair in Cybersecurity Analytics at the rank of Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

This Chair, established in 2007 through a significant leadership gift from the Rogers family, aims to attract outstanding scholars to advance and enrich innovative and societally relevant research and learning experiences at TRSM.

The successful candidate will:

• Engage in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development

• Pursue a strong, innovative, and internationally recognized research program that is externally funded

• Conduct research in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics, and related fields

• Integrate research into impactful applications for industry, policy, and society

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field

• Hold a tenured position at a recognized institution at the Associate Professor rank by the appointment date

• Demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity research or other relevant areas (business analytics, AI)

• Have an internationally recognized research profile with evidence of peer-reviewed contributions in high-quality outlets

• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program

• Have experience in research collaborations and the ability to attract industrial/community partnerships

• Show a track record of developing and mentoring trainees and students

• Demonstrate teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels, including course development

• Commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in service, teaching, and scholarly activities

• Contribute to the life of the School and University through collegial service

The committee recognizes that career interruptions may occur and encourages candidates to provide relevant information regarding their career paths.

Salary and Terms

• The position falls under the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA)

• Minimum salary: $131,194.32 per annum (Associate Professor rank)

• Salary commensurate with qualifications

Working at TMU

• TMU serves over 45,000 students across 100+ programs

• Offers a professionally focused, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment

• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

• Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management offers programs to over 2,000 students, including undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral programs, as well as 15 research centres, institutes, and labs

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by December 15, 2025. The application must include a single PDF document containing:

1. Letter of application (indicating tenure status at current institution)

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Detailed research plan (max 5 pages)

4. Evidence of research training and mentorship experience

5. Three recent research publications relevant to cybersecurity and analytics

6. EDI statement outlining contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion

7. Teaching dossier and teaching evaluation results

8. Names and contact information of three references

Note: Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Contacts

• Department Hiring Committee Chair: Dr. Sameh Al Natour

• 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 related to the recruitment process, contact the University’s HR office.

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