University of Toronto - Mississauga: Teaching Stream Position in Forensic Chemistry

Date posted: Jul 29, 2016
Job Field: Teaching Stream
Faculty / Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: UTM: Anthropology
Campus: Mississauga
Reference: 1601027
Job Closing: Sep 29, 2016

The Forensic Science Program at the University of Toronto Mississauga, administered in the Department of Anthropology, invites applications for a full-time appointment in Forensic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, to commence on July 1, 2017.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a forensic focus or application. The successful applicant must also have a proven record of professional forensic activities as demonstrated by casework, court testimony, laboratory experience, or similar practices. They should have some experience working in a forensic laboratory, or as an independent forensic consultant, or equivalent. Candidates should also clearly indicate in the CV or cover letter any knowledge of Quality Assurance protocols and accreditation processes for forensic labs.

Candidates must also have a record of excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical enquiry, curriculum development, and teaching innovation. Evidence of excellence and commitment will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, teaching accomplishments documented in a teaching dossier, and teaching evaluations. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interested in developing a long-term career in teaching and related scholarly activity in forensic chemistry, in collaboration with the Forensic Science Program's network of faculty, professionals, and students, including developing research projects with advanced students and overseeing our internship program.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and teach a range of courses and labs in forensic chemistry and forensic science, from introductory to advanced levels. These courses may include: Introduction to Forensic Science; Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Science; Forensic Chemistry; Forensic Toxicology: Internship in Forensic Science; and others.

U of T Mississauga's Forensic Science program is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques. Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology. For more information, see the UTM Forensic Science website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/ .

Application Information: All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must be submitted online and submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. A link to the online application system will also be available at the UTM Forensic Science website. The deadline for receipt of applications is September 29, 2016.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier. The teaching dossier should include a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement outlining current and future pedagogical research interests related to the position, and any official teaching evaluations for courses taught. Letters of reference must also be sent by email by the deadline, as noted below.

We ask that candidates combine requested documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word files in the following format:
(1) Letter, CV, and teaching dossier statements, titled: YourSurnameFirstname application.pdf (or .doc)
(2) Teaching evaluations can be in a separate file if required due to size, otherwise bundle with teaching dossier; if a separate document, please title as: YourSurnameFirstname evaluations.pdf (or .doc)

All applicants should also ask three referees to send letters (on letterhead, signed and scanned) directly by e-mail to secretary.utmanthro@utoronto.ca, addressed to Professor Heather M.-L. Miller, Chair of the Department of Anthropology, and with the Subject line 'Forensic Chemistry Hire,' by the closing date of September 29, 2016. Receipt of all three letters will be necessary to review an application.

If you have questions about this position or the program, please contact Professor Tracy Rogers, Director of the Forensic Science Program, at tracy.rogers@utoronto.ca ; questions about the hiring process can be directed to Professor Heather M.-L. Miller at anthrochair.utm@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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