Assistant Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment, University of Toronto
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (www.eeb.utoronto.ca) and the School of the Environment (http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/) at the University of Toronto invite applications for a cross-appointed tenure track position in aquatic ecology and environmental science. The position is at the Assistant Professor level with an expected start date of July 1, 2014. We seek a candidate who conducts conceptually driven research, using field, lab, and/or quantitative approaches to study issues in aquatic ecology. Research may be at the level of population, community, landscape, and/or ecosystem. We seek applications from candidates whose research program fits well with the highly collaborative research in our Department and in the recently formed School. Successful applicants will have a PhD, with an outstanding academic record and will be expected to build an active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program. The appointee will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and contributions to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students in both EEB and the School. Salary to be 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 and is an internationally leading institution in environmental science. Strong links exist between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment with the Royal Ontario Museum, the Faculty of Forestry, and many cognate departments involved in environmental science. The University owns a nearby field station dedicated to ecological research (the Koffler Scientific Reserve, (www.ksr.utoronto.ca<http://www.ksr.utoronto.ca/>). A partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources provides access to infrastructure, including lab facilities in Algonquin Provincial Park (www.harkness.ca<http://www.harkness.ca>), funding, and long-term data sets. Strong collaborations exist between the Department and School with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Environment Canada. 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. Applications are to be made online by clicking on the following link https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1300988. Applications must include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests and three representative publications. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent directly to: Professor Donald Jackson, Chair, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 25 Willcocks Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Electronic submission of applications in PDF or WORD format is preferred. Letters of reference should be e-mailed to chairsec....@utoronto.ca<mailto:chairsec....@utoronto.ca> or faxed to 416-946-5715 if email is not possible, but must be followed by an original signed copy. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 23, 2013. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
