Associate or Full Professor in Ecology and Conservation Biology University of Toronto Scarborough
The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough (http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~biosci/) invites applications for a tenure stream position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor inf the area of Ecology and Conservation Biology, to begin July 1, 2013. The successful applicant must have a strong publication record, evidence of a sustained and externally funded research program, and a proven commitment to graduate student supervision and training. Candidates with an active field program are especially encouraged to apply. The incumbent will be expected to take a leadership role in a planned Professional Masters program in Conservation and Biodiversity. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The University of Toronto is an international leader in biological research and education and the Department of Biological Sciences enjoys strong ties to other units within the University. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto (http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/), and to maintain an active research program centred at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Additional information about the University of Torontos Koffler Scientific Reserve (an internationally recognized site for research and education in biodiversity, ecology and conservation biology) can be found at http://ksr.utoronto.ca/. Also, lands neighbouring the University of Toronto Scarborough in the Rouge Valley of eastern Toronto have now been designated as Canadas first National Urban Park (http://bit.ly/OMSt3K), providing exciting opportunities for applied conservation research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications must include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests and three representative publications. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Job Number ###). We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS WORD documents into one or two files. Applicants should also arrange that letters of reference from at least three referees familiar with the candidates research and teaching be sent directly to: Professor Andrew Mason, Chair Department of Biological Sciences University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Toronto, ON M1C 1A4 Canada or e-mailed to [email protected] (preferred).
