Date Posted: 12/14/2021
Closing Date: 02/28/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 21766
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in the general area of Computer Engineering. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field, at the time of appointment or soon after, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Candidates must have the expertise to teach in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including in the development and delivery of undergraduate courses and laboratories, and supervision of undergraduate design projects. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activity.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated by previous teaching experience and accomplishments; the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a teaching statement describing philosophy, approach, interests, and experience, in all pedagogical settings including classroom, engineering design instruction, laboratory, tutorial, workshop, small group and individual mentorship; awards and accolades; sample course syllabi and materials; and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing endorsing excellent teaching and commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and teaching innovation. Eligibility and willingness to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is highly desirable.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are essential to academic excellence and to the success of our department. Evidence of a commitment to EDI must be demonstrated by a statement, submitted with the application, describing views, experiences and/or plans furthering EDI via teaching mentorship, outreach, and/or other activities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. Established in 1873, the Faculty of Engineering has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and knowledge creation and is known as a forward-thinking resource to address global concerns. As the economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides access to leading policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and safe city. For more information about the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, please visit: engineering.utoronto.ca.

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto ranks among the best in North America. It attracts outstanding students, has excellent facilities, and is ideally located in the middle of a vibrant, artistic, diverse and cosmopolitan city. Additional information may be found at http://www.ece.utoronto.ca.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including a summary of previous teaching experience and accomplishments (as outlined above), a teaching statement, sample course syllabi and materials, and teaching evaluations, and an EDI statement (as noted above).

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references, including at least one primarily addressing the candidate’s teaching. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Applications must be submitted through our online application system. Applications submitted in any other way will not be considered. Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the ECE department at search2021@ece.utoronto.ca.

Review of applications will begin after January 18, 2022, however applications will be accepted until February 28, 2022. To be considered, all application materials, including reference letters, must be received by February 28, 2022.

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, LGBTQ2S+ 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.

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.