Date Posted : 09 / 06 / 2024
Closing Date : 11 / 11 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET
Req ID : 38311
Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science
Department : Dept of Philosophy
Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description :
The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position held jointly between the Department of Philosophy (51%) and the Department of Statistical Sciences (49%) in the area of Ethical Issues of Big Data.
The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy, Statistical Sciences, or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching covering ethical issues arising from the statistical methods and principles for Big Data.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as 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 for innovative work, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy and statistical sciences from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier including the statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.