Job Description
Requisition Title:Associate / Full Professor - Mining Related Disciplines, Endowed Chair - 1201583
Job Field:Tenure Stream
Faculty / Division:Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Department:Civil Engineering
Campus:St. George (downtown Toronto)
Job Posting:Nov 8, 2012
Job Closing:Feb 28, 2013 Open until filled.
Description:
The University of Toronto's Department of Civil Engineering and Lassonde Institute of Mining invite applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will be appointed to a prestigious Endowed Chair and be expected to take a leadership role in the Lassonde Institute of Mining. The Endowed Chair appointment is for a five-year term with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review. The successful candidate will commence his/her duties on July 1, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto is committed to excellence in teaching and interdisciplinary research. Candidates must have exceptional undergraduate and graduate teaching in disciplines related to mineral/mining engineering and an international reputation for innovative research in any area related to the mineral/mining industries.
The Lassonde Institute of Mining promotes and facilitates cross-disciplinary research related to challenges facing the mineral and energy sectors. Lassonde Mineral Engineering crosses traditional university disciplines to provide a diversified undergraduate education in the areas of mining, geology, and other relevant applied science and engineering. Graduates are highly sought by industry, consulting and research establishments.
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree, be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, and must have demonstrated leadership, administrative capabilities, communication skills and a strong vision to develop the potential synergies that are available at the University of Toronto. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), and a statement outlining current and future research interests. If you have questions about this position, please contact chair.civil@utoronto.ca [4]. All application materials should be submitted online.
The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply [5].
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to chair.civil@utoronto.ca [4]. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 28, 2013 or until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed when they are received.
For more information about the Department of Civil Engineering, please visit our home page [6].