Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Speech-Language PathologyDate Posted: 12/11/2024
Closing Date: 03/13/2025, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 40998
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Speech-Language Pathology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: The Department of Speech-Language Pathology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time continuing teaching stream appointment in the area of communication and/or swallowing disorders. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Applicants must have a PhD degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field by the appointment date, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and a strong record of pedagogical inquiry. The candidate must be eligible for registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental foci.
Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, and a strong teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations as submitted as part of the application. Candidates may also share career goals, experience as a course instructor, and a record of excellence in teaching in both small and large enrolment classes, curriculum development, and mentoring learners. The successful candidate must also have pedagogy-related scholarly accomplishments demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
The successful candidate will engage in education leadership and scholarship that align with the Speech-Language Pathology Department's mission and strategic plan. They will also participate in developing curriculum and teaching innovation and scholarship. In addition, they will be involved in student mentoring and remediation, faculty development, community engagement, and interprofessional education and collaboration.
Candidates should also demonstrate through their application materials how their teaching aligns with the University of Toronto's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto, one of North America's most highly ranked research universities. The department is housed in the Rehabilitation Sciences Building, which provides excellent teaching and research facilities. The University of Toronto offers unique opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary education and research, encourages innovative scholarship, and provides the prospect of teaching a diverse student population.
How to Apply All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below.
Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; and a complete teaching dossier, including a detailed strong teaching and pedagogy-related scholarship statement (up to 3 pages), sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations.
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 references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate's teaching.
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 questions about this position, please contact ******.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be submitted online by 11:59 PM EST on March 13, 2025. Only complete applications will be considered.
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.
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.
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