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Director & Associate Prof/Professor: Institute for Inclusive Economies & Sustainable Livelihoods

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University of Toronto
Location
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

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Director & Associate Prof/Professor: Institute for Inclusive Economies & Sustainable Livelihoods

Date Posted: 12/20/2021
Closing Date: 02/25/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 21952
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Office of the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

We live on a stressed planet. The impact of human activities on the structure and functioning of Earth’s systems has been so significant that we now live in a geological epoch of our own making – the Anthropocene. Even if we managed an unheard-of reversal of our errors, we will live the rest of our lives in the reality of human-caused global events that threaten the future sustainability of the planet. The University of Toronto Scarborough community is rising to meet these local and global challenges.

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for the position of Director of the new Institute for Inclusive Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods (IIESL). The successful candidate will be eligible for a full-time tenure-stream academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be to a relevant department at U of T Scarborough depending on their area of expertise. The Director appointment will be for a 5-year term, effective September 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

U of T Scarborough’s strategic plan, Inspiring Inclusive Excellence, commits to establishing research institutes for Globalization, Transnationalism and the Advancement of Resilient, Inclusive Societies and Ecosystems (GTA-RISE). GTA-RISE will conduct convergent research to solve the complex problems we face today. Through GTA-RISE, U of T Scarborough will offer trusted knowledge to create new narratives of our future and to implement socially-just and -equitable transitions towards that future. The directors of the research institutes will each lead a vibrant intellectual community and develop a visionary research agenda for their institute. GTA-RISE’s founding institutes will include: the Institute for Environment, Conservation, and Sustainability (safeguarding planetary health), the Institute for Inclusive Health and Well-Being (ensuring health and well-being for all), and the Institute for Inclusive Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods (imagining sustainable and just economic futures in an age of necessary degrowth).

The inaugural Director will bring to the role superior leadership and management skills demonstrated by extensive accomplishments as a successful academic administrator and a scholar-leader in a research-intensive institution. The Director will possess a PhD in a relevant discipline by the time of appointment; a distinguished record of excellence in research and teaching; scholarship which complements existing research strengths at U of T Scarborough in areas related to economic development, sustainability, and social justice and equity; an established international reputation as someone who can sustain and lead innovative research at the highest international levels; an extensive track record of procuring competitive research funding from funding councils, government, industry and/or other partners; and experience collaborating and building partnerships within and outside the university.

The IIESL will provide an intellectual environment that facilitates partnerships with community organizations and enables the nimble exploration, development, and implementation of cutting-edge economic and development solutions. The Director of IIESL will be responsible for administering scholarly programs focused on economic inclusion. Potential research themes that the Director will advance include alternative and cooperative economic practices of Indigenous and racialized communities; data science methods for greater, more equitable prosperity; training and skills development strategies that encourage personal and economic development; and advanced understanding of the complex interdependencies among nations, localities, and economic agents to facilitate more transparent decision-making.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference.

Candidates must also provide evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

Reporting to the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation (VPRI) of the U of T Scarborough campus, and working collaboratively within a tri-campus system, the Director will be a member of the Office of the VPRI Leadership Team and will strategically oversee the research programs and infrastructure for the IIESL. They will perform a pivotal leadership role, which carries significant responsibility and accountability for the mandate of the Institute. They will provide a coherent, financially self-sustaining vision and direction for the Institute, consistent with the highest standards of scholarly excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing the objectives of U of T Scarborough’s strategic plan Inspiring Inclusive Excellence and of the University of Toronto’s Institutional Strategic Research Plan. For more information about U of T Scarborough, please visit https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the following information in their application package: a research statement outlining current and future research interests together with three recent publications; and a teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Candidates are also asked to submit a 1‐ to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referee (on letterhead, dated, and signed) to Debra Clinton at dclinton@kbrs.ca by the closing date.

You may submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/14390. The other documents in your application package must be submitted by email to dclinton@kbrs.ca.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Debra Clinton at dclinton@kbrs.ca or Amorell Saunders N’Daw at asaundersndaw@kbrs.ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by February 25, 2022.

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, LGBTQ2S+ 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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  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
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