Assistant Professor in Environmental Molecular Biology
4 days ago
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Chemistry and Biology in the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.
We are seeking an Environmental (Molecular) Biologist or Molecular/Systems Biologist with research emphasis on anthropogenic impacts at a molecular level to join our Department and advance our understanding of organisms and/or ecosystems through innovative approaches in molecular biology, genomics, multi-omics, and/or data science. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: genomics, multi-omics technologies (metagenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.), synthetic biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and/or AI-driven analysis. Applicants with a research focus on applications to microbiome ecology, environmental microbiology, disease ecology, fungal pathogens, plant ecology, and/or ecosystem health and function will be preferred. Applicants are encouraged to also highlight their potential for developing synergies with current areas of expertise and research focus in the Department. Candidates from groups underrepresented in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.
We invite applicants whose research interests complement and enhance the Department of Chemistry and Biology’s existing strengths. We particularly encourage proposals that envision collaborative, synergistic research with current faculty, as we aim to foster a vibrant research community in ecology that embraces diverse subfields and interdisciplinary approaches. Candidates from groups underrepresented in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research and creative activity, and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students and/or curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high quality results.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Molecular Biology with an Environmental research focus, or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are able to demonstrate that they are very close to completion may also be considered.
In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:
- strong emerging scholarly research and/or creative activity that is current, innovative, and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research-related awards, and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
- demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate (in particular Biology) curriculum and suitability for teaching in the graduate (Molecular Science and Environmental Applied Science and Management) curriculum, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
- a commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
- an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Faculty of Science in the Department of Chemistry and Biology and the University through collegial service.
Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research, and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and city-building through its award-winning architecture.
Department of Chemistry and Biology, Faculty of ScienceOur Department offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs to students of diverse backgrounds. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching, and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in research/creative activity and teaching through academic, professional, and diverse lived experiences and perspectives. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDI&A) in all of our teaching, service, and research.
How to ApplyApplicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by February 6, 2025:
- a letter of application;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of research interests;
- a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations;
- an EDI statement that demonstrates the candidate’s commitment to integration of EDI principles in research and teaching; and
- names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
ContactsAny confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair Dr. Daniel Foucher. Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson, Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion.
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