The Department of
Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Toronto
Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a two-year Contractually Limited
Term Appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in
the field of Computer Science, beginning July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter,
and ending on June 30, 2021.
We seek candidates who have a record of excellent teaching, experience with and
demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices, and strong
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as evidenced by the
teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a strong
statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching
evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high
standing.
Candidates must have at least a Masters degree in Computer Science or related
discipline, by the time of the appointment. A PhD is preferred. We seek
candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing
departmental strengths (see https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/math-cs-stats/home).
Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence that includes
creating an enjoyable and educational experience for students and teaching a
variety of undergraduate Computer Science courses, particularly systems courses
or technical writing courses. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a
degree granting program at the undergraduate program level, including lecture
preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online
material/lectures. Teaching experience in theory courses will be an asset.
Preference will be given to candidates who have developed curriculum for new
and existing courses; have experience engaging with students both in and out of
a course setting (for example, running seminars, contests, workshops, and
engaging with student-run initiatives); have experience contributing to
departmental administration (for example, course coordination and managing
TAs); and have experience supervising undergraduate or graduate research
projects.
Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply through AcademicJobsOnline
at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13457.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement
of career goals, and a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy
statement, course evaluations, and selected course materials. Applicants must
also arrange to have at least three recent letters of reference (on letterhead,
dated and signed) uploaded through AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers,
including at least two primarily addressing the candidate's teaching, by the
closing date.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by May
6, 2019. For enquiries, please contact Julia Martyn, Chair’s Assistant, at julia.martyn@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons
of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with
disabilities, LGBTQ persons, 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. |