University of Toronto: Assistant Professor - Biological Chemistry

Date Posted: 07/26/2021

Closing Date: 09/27/2021, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 8741
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Chemistry
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Biological Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Chemistry, (Chemical Biology, Biological Chemistry, or Biochemistry) by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in diverse areas of chemistry related to biological chemistry. Ideally, we seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement the existing strengths of our department (see: https://www.chemistry.utoronto.ca). We encourage applicants to review our research and teaching activities prior to applying. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding competitively funded research program.

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 outlining research plans, summaries of presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be evaluated via the teaching dossier, as well as strong letters of reference. The dossier should include a teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and teaching experience and interests. The dossier can include sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of excellent performance in relevant teaching-related activities. Teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course/laboratory instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, and conference presentations. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement outlining short- and long-term research interests, two recent research publications or forthcoming publications; and a teaching dossier (as outlined above).

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 are therefore also asked to submit a 1‐2 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.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three referees. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references are submitted as formal letters by the closing date.

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 questions about this position, please contact Ms. Stefanie Steele at chem.chairassist@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including three reference letters, must be received by the closing date of September 27, 2021.

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

Diversity Statement

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, LGBTQ2S+ 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.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Biological-Chemistry-ON/549183417/

University of Toronto: Assistant Professor - Polymer and Materials Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Polymer and Materials Chemistry. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter. 

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree by date of the appointment or shortly thereafter in the broadly defined area of Polymer and Materials Chemistry, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. To that end, we are interested in applicants whose expertise and research interests include any of the following: fundamental studies and applications directed toward biological and health related problems, sustainable chemistry, renewable energy, nanochemistry, and optoelectronics. 

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, independent, externally-funded research program. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by the submitted research statement and a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant academic journals or a publication pipeline that is meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing. 

We seek applicants with a strong academic background and demonstrated excellence in teaching.  Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong endorsements by referees, and the teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample course syllabi, submitted as part of the application.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a research statement that details proposed research; up to three sample publications or working papers; and a teaching and service dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, teaching evaluations, sample course syllabi, and prior and proposed service experience, as well as a statement on commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have questions about this position, please contact chem.chair@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent via email (on letterhead and signed) directly by the referees by the closing date to chem.chair@utoronto.ca. 

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by September 16, 2019, 11:59pm EST. 

Please combine attachments into one or two clearly labeled files in PDF format. Submission guidelines can be found at U of T Careers. 

For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit our website. 

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.

http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/chemistry/faculty_positions.php

University of Toronto: Teaching Stream Appointment in Chemical Engineering

Job Field: Teaching Stream 
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 
Department: Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry 
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto) 
Reference: 1601754 
Job Closing: Ongoing 

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Teaching Stream appointment in Laboratories in Chemical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream. The expected start date is July 1, 2017.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. Hands on practical experience in industry is a significant asset. Candidates are expected to demonstrate capacity for outstanding teaching, which will include developing and delivering undergraduate laboratories. Our most immediate need is in the delivery of our undergraduate laboratories in chemical engineering fundamentals, including unit operations, pilot scale processes, fluid flow, heat/mass transfer, separations, process monitoring and control, chemical reactions, bioprocesses etc. The two-story pilot lab is a ‘jewel’ in our program. It has seen significant recent investments with more planned as a key part of our strategic initiatives. The goal is to enhance experiential learning and innovation at both the undergraduate and graduate level as well as to connect it into other programs in engineering and science across the University. A description of the lab, its history and our exciting plans are at: http://www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca/alumni-friends/unit-ops-2-0/. Our primary objective is teaching excellence, particularly in the experiential/laboratory setting. We also expect that the successful candidate will be actively engaged in pedagogy and lead positive change in all of our educational programs including laboratory curriculum. 

The successful candidate will have: demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogy; a strong background in chemical engineering theory and practise; and excellent organizational and communication skills. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through strong letters of reference and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must have or be eligible for Professional Engineering registration. 

The CHE Department consistently ranks among the top in Canada and attracts outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, has excellent facilities, and is ideally located in the middle of a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Additional information may be found at: www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca. 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at the link below. For further information about the application process, please see the submission guidelines at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. 

Applicants shall provide a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and interests and evidence of teaching excellence such as teaching evaluations). Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned) sent directly by the referees to Professor D. Grant Allen via email at: facultysearch.chemeng@utoronto.ca. 

Review of applications will begin after January 31, 2017 but the position will remain open until filled.

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.

Click here to apply: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=300201