Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted: 03/14/2024

Closing Date: 04/25/2024, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 35956

Job Category:
Faculty - Teaching Stream, Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Department of Statistical Sciences

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence).

Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from those communities to apply.

Applicants are required to have earned a Ph.
D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science or a related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter.

Alternatively, applicants are required to have (i) a Masters in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science or related field with (ii) at least 18 months of excellent teaching experience in a degree-granting program/post-secondary institution, and (iii) demonstrated excellent scholarly or creative professional activity in areas such as, but not limited to, exemplary teaching practices, development of pedagogical software tools, course or curriculum development, or engagement with Statistics, Biostatistics and/or Data Science Education research.

Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching statistics, biostatistics or data science teaching, including lecture preparation and delivery of innovative course materials, activities and assessments with a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical growth.

Experience teaching large classes is considered an asset. Additionally, applicants must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. We seek applicants whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths in Statistical Sciences.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Diversity Statement

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.

Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

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.