Date Posted: 11/25/2024
Closing Date: 01/23/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 40109
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
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 human biomechanics, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal injury and/or orthopaedic biomechanics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomechanics, ergonomics, rehabilitation sciences, engineering, or a closely related discipline, with a focus on research in biomechanics, by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. Post-doctoral training is highly desirable, as is experience in applied/clinical biomechanics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an original, competitive, and externally funded research program in the broad area of human biomechanics. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate program teaching and student mentorship on the topic of biomechanics, and to increase opportunities for graduate students to conduct research in associated areas of scholarship.
Evidence of research excellence can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, competitive scholarships, other research funding, or other forms of recognition that are appropriate for the field of inquiry, as well as the submitted research statement and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, 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 will be expected to contribute to service through engagement on Faculty-related committees.
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 here. 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. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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