Position ID: | UTSC-CMS-CSTGS [#17613] |
Position Title: | Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Computer Science |
Position Location: | Scarborough, Ontario M1C1A4, Canada [map] |
Subject Area: | Computer Science / All areas |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/02/11 11:59PM![]() |
Position Description: |
The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the
University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for up to two full-time
teaching stream positions in the field of Computer Science. The
appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with
an expected start date of July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Computer Science or
a closely related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with
a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose
teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental
strengths, see https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/faculty-of-computer-science.
Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the
undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum
development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally,
candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical
practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.
We are interested in applicants from any area of computer science. Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can
be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades,
presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as
part of the application including a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi,
course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of
reference from referees of high standing. The University of Toronto is an international leader in Computer
Science research and education. We seek candidates
who demonstrate the intellectual curiosity and drive to pursue
innovative pedagogical methods, and are interested in establishing a
long-term career as a teaching stream faculty member in the department.
The successful candidates will join a vibrant group of
teaching stream faculty, who are engaged in pedagogical and curricular
innovations and research. Faculty are expected to combine their expertise in
the discipline with best practices in teaching to create rich learning
environments that embrace diversity, promote equity, and integrate research in
a manner that challenges students to develop skills and ethics to be leading
citizens. In addition to teaching, the successful candidates will be
expected to perform standard professional and administrative activities typical
of an academic department, and to collaborate with
colleagues on program development. Candidates must also show evidence
of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a
respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through
the application materials. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. All qualified applicants are invited to apply online
through AcademicJobsOnline, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17613.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae,
teaching dossier (including statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi,
course materials, and teaching evaluations), along with the names and email
addresses of at least three referees. Applicants must arrange to have
at least three letters of reference (on letterhead, dated, and
signed) uploaded through AcademicJobsOnline directly by the
referees. At least one reference must primarily address the candidate’s
teaching. For more information about the Department of Computer and
Mathematical Sciences, please visit our home page at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Associate
Chair of Computer Science, Dr. Francisco Estrada (francisco.estrada@utsc.utoronto.ca).
For questions regarding any aspect of the application process please contact
Jolyn Duan (jolyn.duan@utoronto.ca). Review of applications will begin after January 11, 2021 and
applicants should endeavor to have all materials submitted by then, however
applications will be accepted until February 11, 2021. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement Accessibility Statement 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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