Loretta Rogers Research Chair in Cybersecurity Analytics

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Loretta Rogers Research Chair in Cybersecurity Analytics
TRSM Information Tech Mgmt
Posted: October 20, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Monday, December 15, 2025

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the School of Information Technology Management in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for the Loretta Rogers Research Chair in Cybersecurity Analytics position at the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1, 2026 subject to final budgetary approval.

Established in 2007, and made possible through a significant leadership gift from the Rogers family, the Loretta Rogers Research Chair Program aims to attract outstanding scholars to advance and enrich innovative and societally relevant research and learning experiences at TRSM.

We are seeking an eminent scholar to join our research and innovation environment, bringing experience and a deep understanding of the theories, practices, techniques, tools and issues surrounding cybersecurity and analytics. The successful candidate will integrate research interests in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics, as well as other relevant fields.

The ultimate value of this Loretta Rogers Research Chair lies in its potential to create and mobilize knowledge and contribute to industry, policy and society in highly impactful ways. It is expected that the Chair’s research will shape/influence and respond to the changing nature of cybersecurity knowledge and practice.

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students, and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative and internationally recognized research program that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high quality results published in highly ranked journals.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field, and hold a tenured position at a recognized institution at the Associate Professor rank by the appointment date.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

expertise in cybersecurity research, and/or other areas relevant to the position, such as business analytics, and artificial intelligence;
internationally recognized research profile with evidence of peer reviewed contributions in high quality outlets in the area of cybersecurity and related fields;
demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program (and/or participation in partnership grants and/or ability to attract multi-institutional grants) of an internationally competitive caliber;
research collaborations or strong potential/ability to attract industrial and community collaborative initiatives;
demonstrated ability to develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers;
experience in course development and teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
a commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the School of Information Technology Management and the University through collegial service.

Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The salary minimum for the Associate Professor rank is $131,194.32 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Working at TMU
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

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Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management
The Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs to over 2,000 students. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activities, the quality of its teaching and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the School’s existing strengths and assist in advancing its priorities. To learn more, please visit us at: Please visit us at to learn more: https://www.torontomu.ca/information-technology-management/

Ted Rogers School at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca/trsm] is developing collaborative, creative leaders who will drive the 21st-century business forward while making a positive impact on society. Home to more than 13,000 students and more than 200 industry-connected faculty, Ted Rogers School is Canada’s leading diverse, entrepreneurial business school centred in an urban learning environment. Ted Rogers School offers 12 Bachelor of Commerce degrees, a Bachelor of Health Administration degree, the Ted Rogers MBA, a Master in Health Administration (Community Care), a Master of Science in Management, Professional Master’s Diploma, Executive Education courses and a PhD in Management. Ted Rogers School is also home to 15 innovative research centres, institutes and labs.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by December 15, 2025:

a letter of application; Please indicate in your letter of application whether at the time of this application, you hold tenure at your current institution.
a curriculum vitae;
a detailed research plan of no more than 5 pages;
evidence of research training (e.g., supervision and mentorship of graduate students and other highly qualified personnel) in relevant fields;
three recent research publications directed to the aforementioned fields of expertise;
An EDI statement with clear descriptions of how the candidate has upheld the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in their service, teaching, and scholarly, research or creative activities;
a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations; and
names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair Dr. Sameh Al Natour at itmdirector@torontomu.ca.

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at indigenous@torontomu.ca.

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca.

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