Community or Ecosystem Ecology: University of Toronto
Position Title/Rank: Assistant Professor
Division: Faculty of Arts and Science
Department: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Deadline: October 15, 2007
Job Description: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology at the University of Toronto
(http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/) invites applications for a
tenure track position in Community and/or Ecosystem
Ecology. The position is at the Assistant Professor level
with an expected start date of July 1, 2008.
We are particularly interested in applications from
individuals who use experimental and field approaches in
research that addresses fundamental questions in ecology.
The successful applicant will have a PhD, post-doctoral or
equivalent experience, an outstanding academic
record and is expected to build an active, externally-funded
and internationally-recognized research program.
The appointee will have the potential for excellence in
teaching and contribute to the education and training
of undergraduate and graduate students. Opportunities exist
to develop a field course as well as advanced
undergraduate and graduate courses in the appointee's area
of interest. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution
in Canada with over 60 faculty members
specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist
between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology and the Centre for Global Change, the Centre for
Environment, and the Faculty of Forestry.
Opportunities exist for collaboration with ecologists on all
three campuses of the University of Toronto: St.
George (downtown), UTM (Mississauga) and UTSC (Scarborough).
There are also ample opportunities for
interactions with mathematicians, geographers, chemists and
physicists interested in ecology.
The university owns a nearby field station dedicated to
ecological research (the Koffler Scientific Reserve,
http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca/jokershill/jh.htm). Other
resources include high quality green houses, plant, fish
and insect growth facilities, IT support, Animal Care
Facilities, and an Imaging Centre. Sequencing and
genomic analyses are supported by the Centre for Comparative
and Functional Genomics
(http://www.cagef.utoronto.ca/). The department also has a
partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources that helps provide access to infrastructure,
funding, and long term data sets.
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2007.
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 Baker, Chair, Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Electronic submission of
applications in PDF or WORD format is encouraged; files
should be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Letters of reference may be faxed or e-mailed but must be
followed by an original signed copy.
Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one of the most
desirable in the world in which to work and live.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will
be given priority.
Peter Abrams
Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Toronto, Zoology Bldg.
25 Harbord St.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G5
Canada
416-978-1014
fax 416-978-8532
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
