Assistant Professor - Atmospheric - Hydrological Processes and Infrastructure Design

Date Posted: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 06/02/2023, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 31366
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering & Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering & School of the Environment
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and the School of the Environment at the Faculty of Arts and Sciene at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full- time tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of interactions of atmospheric processes with land-surface and land-sea hydrologic processes and the impacts on infrastructure with a focus on climate change impacts on infrastructure. The appointment will be a joint appointment between the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (51%) and the School of the Environment (49%) and is expected to begin September 1, 2023 or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have a PhD in civil engineering, or a related discipline, by the date of appointment with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Applicants must indicate how their expertise would complement and extend existing research and teaching in the environmental engineering and science areas and extend the impact of Civil & Mineral Engineering and the School of the Environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program. The candidate will also be involved in undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen connections between the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering and the School of the Environment through both teaching and research.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels must be demonstrated through a teaching statement (3 page limit) highlighting previous experience that can include leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor. Excellence in teaching may also be demonstrated through a teaching dossier/portfolio that includes sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), course evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

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.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto hosts two highly ranked undergraduate programs, the Civil Engineering Program and the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program. We foster a world-class environment that excels in teaching, learning and research. The School of the Environment is an interdisciplinary hub within the Faculty of Arts & Science, bringing together multiple perspectives on today's pressing environmental challenges and running undergraduate and graduate programs in environment and sustainability. We're an interdisciplinary hub for researchers and students from many different disciplines spanning the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

The University of Toronto is located in Toronto, a large multicultural city offering many cultural, professional, and research opportunities. The student body at the University reflects the diversity of the city. The breadth of the University provides numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research.

All qualified applications are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applications should be addressed to Professor Brent Sleep, Chair of the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, and must include: (i) a detailed curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter, (iii) a concise statement (3 pages maximum) of research interests, objectives and accomplishments, (iv) up to three examples of publications or working papers and (v) a teaching statement and other evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. These letters must comment on the applicant's experience and ability in teaching and research. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the FAQ’s.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF format.

Please direct any questions to Professor Sleep at chair.civmin@utoronto.ca. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by June 2nd, 2023.

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

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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.

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