Assistant Professor in Ecology, University of Toronto
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University
of
Toronto ( www.eeb.utoronto.ca ) invites applications for a tenure
track
position in Ecology. The position is at the Assistant Professor level
with an expected start date of July 1, 2010.
We seek applications from individuals working in diverse areas of
ecology, broadly defined, including, but not limited to vertebrate
ecology, field ecology, and quantitative ecology. The successful
applicant will have a PhD, with an outstanding academic record and is
expected to build an active, externally funded and internationally
recognized research program. The appointee will demonstrate potential
for excellence in teaching and contributions to the education and
training of undergraduate and graduate students. Salary to be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution in Canada
with over 60 faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution.
Strong links exist between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology and the Royal Ontario Museum, the Centre for Global Change,
the
Centre for Environment, and the Faculty of Forestry. The University
owns
a nearby field station dedicated to ecological research (the Koffler
Scientific Reserve, www.ksr.utoronto.ca ). The department also has a
partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources that helps
provide access to infrastructure, including lab facilities in
Algonquin
Provincial Park ( www.harkness.ca ), funding, and long-term data sets.
Genomic analyses are supported by the Centre for the Analysis of
Genome
Evolution and Function (www.cagef.utoronto.ca/).
We encourage you to submit your application online by clicking on the
following link
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
(Job number 0900698). If you are unable to apply online, please
submit
your application and other materials to chairsec.eeb@utoronto.ca.
Applications must include a CV, statements of research and teaching
interests and three representative publications. Applicants should
arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent
directly to: Professor Locke Rowe, Chair, Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology, 25 Willcocks Street, University of Toronto,
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Electronic submission of
applications
in PDF or WORD format is preferred. Letters of reference may be
e-mailed to chairsec.eeb@utoronto.ca or faxed to 4169465715 but must
be followed by an original signed copy. Deadline for receipt of
applications is October 21, 2009.
Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one of the most
desirable in
the world in which to work and live. The University of Toronto is
strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially
welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women,
Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual
minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians
and
permanent residents will be given priority.