Job Description
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA)-Pharmacology & Toxicology - 1601734
Job Field: Limited Term (Teaching Stream)
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Job Posting: Nov 10, 2016
Job Closing: Jan16, 2017 Open Until Filled
Description:
The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the University of Toronto invites applications for a three year contractually limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Pharmacology and Toxicology. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2017.
We are seeking an outstanding individual with the ability to contribute significantly to undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Our goal is to recruit an individual with research expertise and excellent teaching abilities that align with the Department’s Education and Professional Experience program. In particular, we are seeking an individual with previous experience of undergraduate and graduate education in the areas of pharmacology and toxicology in drug discovery and development; pharmacokinetics and biomedical toxicology. We are seeking an individual with experience in overseeing and coordinating experiential education for both undergraduates and graduate students in a Pharmacology & Toxicology program. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching courses in 'Pharmacology and Toxicology in Drug Discovery and Development’ and for overseeing the Professional Experience Year (PEY) Program and Graduate Clinical Practicum Internship Program. The position will require experience in liaising and relationship building with partners in the pharmaceutical, government and academic research sectors.
Requirements include a Ph.D. degree in pharmacology, toxicology or pharmaceutical sciences. The candidate should have significant post-doctoral research experience in pharmacology and toxicology and a well-established track record of delivering undergraduate and graduate education and professional development in Pharmacology & Toxicology. Candidates will have evidence of innovation in Pharmacology & Toxicology education. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Experience and demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activity are an asset. This can be demonstrated through excellent course evaluations, a coherent statement of teaching philosophy that is linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practice, and/or demonstrated superior performance in other teaching related activities, including performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, or excellent conference posters or presentations.
Experience related to excellent pedagogical practice as it applies to teaching large classes will be considered an asset.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include curriculum vitae, statements of career goals and teaching philosophy, a teaching dossier (to include teaching evaluations), and three to five letters of recommendation (on letterhead, signed and scanned). If you have questions about this position, please contact elaine.jack@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
Review of applications will begin after January 16th, 2017, however applications will be considered until the position is filled.
For more information about our department, please visit our home page at http://www.pharmtox.utoronto.ca/.
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, and 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 candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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