Date Posted: 10/17/2024
Closing Date: 12/02/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39101
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: The University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: The Department of Biological Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description:
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Plant Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering for Human Health. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Biology or a related area (e.g., Plant Biochemistry, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Metabolic Engineering and/or Synthetic Biology), a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience at the time of the application, and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths in plant biology andhealth-related research. Applicants for this position must have research expertise in plant synthetic biology and metabolic engineering with a focus on the discovery, production or application of plant metabolites relevant to human health and nutrition, or with a focus on using plants as platforms to produce nutrients, bioactive compounds, pharmaceuticals, plant-based vaccines, etc., to improve human health. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. The candidate is expected to build strong connections with the new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health ( SAMIH ).
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, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship and a commitment to mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
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 also asked to submit a one- or two-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.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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