Assistant Professor - Environmental Chemistry and Health
Date Posted : 09 / 27 / 2024
Closing Date : 12 / 02 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET
Req ID : 39746
Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty / Division : University of Toronto Scarborough
Department : UTSC : Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
Campus : University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description :
The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in environmental chemistry and health.
The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Chemistry or a closely related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests will expand and complement our existing departmental strengths .
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must have expertise in environmental chemistry and in bioanalytical chemistry and / or biological chemistry. We encourage candidates to apply if they have expertise in studying the interactions between chemical contaminants and cells, biomolecules (such as proteins) and / or target organisms using omics approaches, such as exposomics related to health.
The candidate is expected to build strong connections with the new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health ( SAMIH ).
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outline below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity.
Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.
Candidates are asked to submit a 1- to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to) : research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The appointment is in the Department of Physical and Environmental Science with full membership in the tri-campus Graduate Departments of Physical and Environmental Sciences and / or Chemistry.
The Chemistry group in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences has particular strengths in the areas of environmental chemistry, biomaterials, biosensing, clean energy materials and nano-bio interactions.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Chemistry program in Department of Physical and Environmental Science and will have opportunities to build new graduate courses.
The candidate will be expected to contribute to the graduate core course in environmental chemistry and actively participate in the graduate environmental chemistry program.
The Department of Physical and Environmental Science is committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to research.
For more information about the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences, please visit http : / / www.utsc.utoronto.ca / physsci / .
- All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae;
- a 5-page research statement outlining current and future research interests; a short statement on how their research would enhance the profile of the Department at the interface of environmental chemistry and health;
- a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier that includes a coherent statement of teaching philosophy that is linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practice;
- sample course materials either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future; and teaching evaluations;
as well as an EDI statement as described above.
Applicants must provide 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 the day after an application is submitted.
Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees 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 .
Submission guidelines can be found at http : / / uoft.me / how-to-apply . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields.
Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF / MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor George Arhonditsis at dpes.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by 11 : 59 PM EST on December 2, 2024.
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 a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.
Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .
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