Adjunct Lecturer Applications and Appointment Renewals
Call for Initial Adjunct Lecturer Appointment Applications – 2026
The application website will open on January 7, 2026, to receive applications for Initial Adjunct Lecturer appointments.
The deadline to submit an initial application is February 18, 2026.
Appointment Criteria
The academic goals of the Rehabilitation Sciences Sector cannot be met without the participation of talented individuals from many institutions and agencies outside of the university. Adjunct appointments recognize the contributions of highly qualified and dedicated researchers, practitioners and members who support the academic and clinical education components of our programs.
Adjunct appointees augment the teaching and scholarly efforts of full‑time departmental faculty. We are seeking individuals who:
- Maintain a high level of expertise and competence in their discipline
- Are skilled at communicating their expertise to members of their discipline and the broader health‑care community
- Can stimulate, challenge, and develop the scholarly and clinical capacity of students
- Contribute to the growth of the discipline by building the body of knowledge or advancing the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of practice
Important Update: Status‑Only Lecturer Appointments
As of the 2023 academic year, Status‑Only appointments at the rank of Lecturer are being phased out. As a result, only Initial Adjunct Lecturer appointment applications are being offered and accepted.
Candidates who had planned to apply for a Status‑Only appointment should instead apply for an Adjunct Lecturer appointment.
Departments Accepting Applications
The following departments are currently accepting applications for Initial Adjunct Lecturer appointments, beginning January 7, 2026:
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
- Department of Physical Therapy
- Department of Speech‑Language Pathology
Eligible candidates are invited to apply for their initial appointment using the link below. Please note that the review and approval process takes approximately three months from the application deadline.
Offering Initial Adjunct Lecturer Appointments Only
Initial Status‑Only Lecturer appointments will no longer be offered. This change is intended to reduce administrative burden for applicants and administrators while continuing to provide equivalent academic appointment terms and access to University of Toronto resources and perquisites.
For full details, please refer to the 2026 Rehabilitation Sciences Sector Guidelines for Adjunct Lecturer Academic Appointments.
With this change, the following are no longer required:
- Reference letters for initial appointment applications
- Employer confirmation of support for the academic appointment
- Re‑appointments between Status‑Only and Adjunct Lecturer ranks due to a change of employer
Initial Application Process
If you are interested in applying for an Adjunct Lecturer appointment, please visit the Rehabilitation Sciences Sector Adjunct Lecturer webpage.
Please note: Applications submitted after the February 18, 2026 deadline will not be considered.
Current Status Only: This section does not apply to individuals submitting an initial application. Lecturers or Adjunct Lecturers who may be due for renewal or an activity report should refer to the information below.
Current Status‑Only Lecturers and Adjunct Lecturers
Maintaining and Renewing Appointments
Eligible lecturers will receive an email notification on January 7, 2026, requesting completion of the Annual Activity Report, which is required for annual review and re‑appointment.
The email will include:
- A unique link to the Activity Report submission form
- Instructions for completing and submitting the report
Submission Deadline
To maintain and renew an academic appointment, the completed Annual Activity Report must be submitted by February 18, 2026.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Professorial Appointments – Initial and Renewing
Initial appointment applications for Adjunct Professor, Status‑Only Professor, and Visiting Professor appointments are accepted throughout the year.
Individuals with existing professorial appointments that are due for renewal will receive a reminder email in March, requesting renewal of their appointment.
For information regarding Status‑Only and Adjunct professorial appointments, please contact:
Annmarie Riley
RSS Academic Appointments
📧 rss.academicappointments@utoronto.ca
Questions
Should you have any questions regarding the initial application process, please refer to the 2026 Rehabilitation Sciences Sector Guidelines for Adjunct Lecturer Academic Appointments or contact:
Annmarie Riley
📧 rss.academicappointments@utoronto.ca
For Speech‑Language Pathology inquiries specifically, please contact:
📧 slp.statusappt@utoronto.ca