The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/cps), at the University of Toronto Mississauga (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/), invites applications for a one year, part-time (60%) Limited Term Lecturer position in the field of Organic and Biological Chemistry beginning January 1, 2023.
Candidates must have a PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment or shortly thereafter with a specialization in organic and biological chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three semester-long courses at the undergraduate level (CHM243, CHM361, CHM444), mentor undergraduate students, and contribute in service roles within the department. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. We also prefer candidates with experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse students.
Excellence in teaching, including mastery of the subject matter and excellence in classroom teaching, may be evidenced by teaching accomplishments highlighted in the CV and cover letter, the teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations), strong letters of reference that specifically address the candidate’s qualities as a teacher and mentor, and evidence of strong communication and expository skills (as demonstrated by performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, or excellent conference posters and presentations).
At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups of students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates, therefore, must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, expanding on their knowledge about and their track record and plans for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teachings that incorporate a focus on underrepresented communities, efforts undertaken to develop pedagogies, collaboration and engagement with, and service to, underrepresented communities, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Prof. Lindsay Schoenbohm at cpschair.utm@utoronto.ca.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their teaching experience and areas of expertise, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and an EDI statement. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information for two referees who are familiar with the candidate’s teaching qualifications and experience. Referees of the applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted directly by the department for reference letters. Applications materials (with the exception of reference letters) must be submitted via email to cps.utm@utoronto.ca .
All application materials must be received by October 11, 2022.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of color, 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.