ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION – Two Assistant Professorships
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Toronto invites applications for two tenure-stream appointments in ecology
and evolution. These appointments will be at the rank of Assistant
Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2018.
We seek candidates who conduct conceptually driven research in ecology and
evolution, especially those with research programs in disease and/or theory.
We seek applications from candidates whose research program complements the
research programs of the highly collaborative faculty currently in the
department.
The successful applicants must have a PhD in a related field by July 1, 2018
or soon thereafter, with a record of sustained publications in top-ranked,
field-relevant journals. The appointees will be expected to build an
active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program.
The successful candidates will also demonstrate excellence in teaching and
contributions to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate
students. Evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and teaching
should be documented through the applicant's CV, publications, research and
teaching statements, strong letters of reference from referees of high
standing and where appropriate, course evaluations.
The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution with over 60
faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist
between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Royal
Ontario Museum, the Centre for Global Change Science, Dalla Lana School of
Public Health, the School of the Environment, the University network of
leading academic research hospitals (www.uhn.ca, sunnybrook.ca/) and
research groups with provincial and federal government agencies. The
University owns a nearby field station dedicated to ecological research (the
Koffler Scientific Reserve; www.ksr.utoronto.ca). Toronto is a vibrant and
cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work
and live.
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online (see link at end of
this message). Applications must include a CV and statements of research and
teaching interests combined into a single PDF file, plus three
representative publications. Applicants should arrange to have three
confidential letters of recommendation (signed and on letterhead) sent
directly to: Professor Donald Jackson, Chair of Search Committee, Department
of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 25 Willcocks Street, University of
Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Letters of reference may be
e-mailed to [email protected]. Deadline for receipt of applications,
including reference letters, is September 13, 2017.
For further information on the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology, please visit our website at www.eeb.utoronto.ca. Questions
regarding this position can be directed to Liz Rentzelos at
[email protected] or (416-946-3340).
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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