Position ID: | UTSC-CMS-CSTGS [#20492] |
Position Title: | Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Computer Science |
Position Location: | Scarborough, Ontario M1C1A4, Canada [map] |
Subject Area: | Computer Science / All areas |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/02/15 11:59PM* finished (2021/11/12, finished 2022/08/20, listed until 2022/02/15) |
Position Description: |
The
Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto
Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream
position in the area of Computer Science. The appointment will be at the rank
of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an expected start date of July 1,
2022, 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. 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 a commitment to excellent 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. Candidates must also provide
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. 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 candidate 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. Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All
qualified applicants are invited to apply online
through AcademicJobsOnline, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20492
. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae,
teaching dossier (including a strong 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@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 17, 2022, however applications will be accepted until February 15, 2022. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by February 15, 2022. 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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