This is the second posting of this ad. It has been resent due to the uninformative subject line in the previous post.
The Department of Botany and the Department of Zoology at the University of Toronto invite applications for a tenured or tenure track position as Director of the Koffler Scientific Reserve, effective July 1, 2006. The rank of the position is open (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) and the area of specialization includes all areas of ecology and evolution. Special opportunities exist for applicants with strong field components in their research and teaching programs. Opportunities exist for collaboration with aquatic and terrestrial biologists on all three campuses of the University of Toronto: St. George (downtown), UTM (Mississauga) and UTSC (Scarborough). The Departments of Botany and Zoology have both made recent hires in the areas of ecology and evolution and more are expected with physical geographers, foresters, chemists and physicists interested in environmental issues. The successful applicant will have a PhD, post-doctoral or relevant experience, an outstanding academic record and evidence of potential for excellence in teaching. The appointee will be expected to build an active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointee will be cross-appointed to the Department of Botany (http://arachnid.botany.utoronto.ca/newBotany/index.cfm) and Zoology (http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca). Both departments offer a broad spectrum of programs where field biology is an integral component, and the directorship is an exciting opportunity to fully develop a unique field station that will attract researchers from other institutions. The successful candidate will serve a five-year term (renewable) as director and will live on site in a very attractive home. Responsibilities as director include all administrative aspects of the Reserve, including coordinating the research and teaching station, database management, grant writing, advancement activities, liaison with the local community and supervising administrative and technical staff. The director is expected to allocate approximately 50% of their time to these duties. Details on the Reserve can be found at (http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca/jokershill/jh.html). The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse communities in the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2005. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, an outline of their proposed research, and should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent on their behalf to: Professor Robert L. Baker, Chair, Department of Zoology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G5.
