Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Mathematics

Date Posted: 10/16/2020
Closing Date: 12/01/2020, 11:59PM EDT Open Until Filled
Req ID: 454
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: Department of Computer & Mathematical Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for up to two (2) full-time continuing teaching stream appointments in the area of Mathematics. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an expected start date of July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Mathematics or a closely related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and broaden our existing departmental strengths, see https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/faculty-of-mathematics. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

The University of Toronto is an international leader in Mathematics research and education. We seek candidates who possess the demonstrated intellectual curiosity and drive to pursue innovative pedagogical methods, and are interested in establishing a long-term career as a teaching stream faculty member in the department. The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of teaching stream faculty, who are engaged in pedagogical and curricular innovations and research. Faculty are expected to combine their expertise in the discipline with best practices in teaching to create rich learning environments that embrace diversity, promote equity, and integrate research in a manner that challenges students to develop skills and ethics to be leading citizens. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to perform standard professional and administrative activities typical of an academic department, and to collaborate with colleagues on program development. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must apply online through MathJobs, https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/16536. Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including statement of teaching philosophy, course syllabi, course evaluations, and selected course materials). Applicants must arrange to have at least three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned), including at least one primarily addressing the candidate's teaching, uploaded through MathJobs directly by the referees.

Review of applications will begin after December 1, 2020 and applicants should endeavor to have all materials submitted by then, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions about this position, please contact: jolyn.duan@utoronto.ca . For more information, please see our website http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/

Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
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.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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