Link to apply and read more: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor%2C-Teaching-Stream-%28CLTA%29-Biotechnology-and-Translational-Biology-ON/599839317/
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a three-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in Biotechnology and Translational Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 and an end date of June 30, 2029.
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Biology, Biotechnology or a related area, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching throughout their scientific training. Post-doctoral training in academia or industry will be considered an asset to the application. The successful candidate will design and teach biotechnology curricula, including the use of computational tools and the development of translational applications and biomedical innovations, while emphasizing technology and production alongside bioethics and regulatory frameworks.
We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curricula 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, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are asked to submit a 1- to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations; as well as an equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) statement as described above.
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 within 48 hours of an application being 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. If you have any questions about this position, please email chairadminbio.utsc@utoronto.ca. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by April 6, 2026.
