Associate Professor

Overview Join to apply for the Associate Professor - Animal Morphogenesis role at Inside Higher Ed . Date Posted: 09/17/2025 Closing Date: 11/17/2025, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 43924 Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing) Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Department of Cell & Systems Biology Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description The Department of Cell & Systems Biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Animal Morphogenesis. The appointment is at the rank of Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek outstanding applicants with a track record of demonstrated excellence in applying cell biological approaches to address fundamental questions in animal morphogenesis that will enhance and complement the strengths of the Department of Cell & Systems Biology in genomics, developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Candidates must employ cutting edge approaches in imaging, mechanobiology, and/or systems biology to address questions of tissue morphogenesis during animal development. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (e.g., Molecular & Cellular Biology, Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology, Developmental Biology, Genome Biology, Genetics, etc.) and a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Candidates will have an established international reputation and be expected to sustain, lead, and maintain a vigorous, innovative, externally funded, and independent research program. Evidence of excellence in research will be demonstrated by a record of sustained publications in top-ranked and field relevant academic journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, evidence of peer-reviewed research funding, trainee mentorship, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements by referees of high standing. In addition, evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students will be demonstrated by strong endorsements from referees of top international stature, a teaching statement highlighting previous teaching experience and accomplishments, and a teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application. Responsibilities Contribute to high-impact research in animal morphogenesis; lead an externally funded, independent research program; publish in top journals; mentor trainees; and participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Foster collaboration within genomics, developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Enhance the department’s strengths and contribute to leadership in the field. Application Process All qualified candidates are invited to apply. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including a link to a Google Scholar profile), a research statement, a recent writing sample, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations). Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in the University of Toronto’s Equity, Diversity and Excellence statement. Provide the name and contact information of three references; letters of recommendation will be requested later in the process. Submission guidelines are available at the University’s site. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Combine additional materials into one or two PDFs. For questions, contact All materials must be received by the closing date: November 17, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (EST). The University of Toronto is committed to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. See the Diversity and Accessibility statements for more details. If accommodations are required, contact Equal Opportunity All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. #J-18808-Ljbffr