Date Posted: 11/25/2024
Closing Date: 01/23/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 40110
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in biostatistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term "Indigenous" in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistical sciences, kinesiology, or a related health-focused field with a strong emphasis on biostatistics by the date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Post-doctoral training is highly desirable. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
The successful candidate will have a strong quantitative focus (e.g., biostatistics) and a demonstrated ability to apply these skills to problems related to kinesiology, specifically the study of human movement and knowledge about physical activity, health, and their interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and develop an outstanding, original, and externally funded research programme. Evidence of research productivity and research excellence will be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, research funding, transformations in practice or policy, or other forms of recognition that are appropriate for the field of inquiry.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate kinesiology program teaching and student mentorship and to increase opportunities for kinesiology students to conduct research in associated areas of scholarship. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
The candidate is expected to contribute to service through engagement on Faculty-related committees.
We seek exceptional candidates who would complement our existing strengths and expand upon collaborations with colleagues in the Faculty, university, and related research community. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of these criteria, as they relate to each candidate's area of inquiry.
The selection process will be based on application materials, reference letters, and evidence of scholarship, as well as interviews, research seminar, and meetings with faculty and students for those who are shortlisted.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.
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/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Gretchen Kerr at ******.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 23, 2025.
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.
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.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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