[ES_JOBS_NET] For JOB Posting - Assistant Professor in Near Surface Geophysics

Tue Nov 8 08:56:03 MST 2022

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*Assistant Professor – Near Surface Geophysics*

The Department of Earth Sciences <https://www.es.utoronto.ca/> in the 
Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites 
applications for a full-time tenure stream position in *Near Surface 
Geophysics*. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, 
with an expected start date of July 1, 2023.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in earth or environmental sciences, 
geophysics, physics, or a closely related discipline by the time of 
appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of 
excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research 
and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental 
strengths <https://www.es.utoronto.ca/people/faculty/>. The successful 
candidate would be pursuing innovative research in near-surface 
geophysics, combining field-based and modelling approaches to topics 
such as hydrogeology, cryosphere science, natural hazards, archaeology, 
forensics, and/or other environmental aspects of critical zone 
science.   The successful candidate will be expected to pursue impactful 
and independent research at the highest international level and to 
establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research 
program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be 
demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field 
relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at 
significant conferences, a track record of obtaining independent 
research funding, awards and accolades and strong endorsements from 
referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching 
accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined 
below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters 
of reference. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute 
substantively to both graduate and undergraduate teaching in the Department.

Candidates are also expected to show 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. Demonstration of how the candidate would bring new 
perspectives to the Department, experiences and meaningful plans for 
connecting to groups that have been historically marginalized in the 
geosciences are criteria that will be considered in our evaluation of 
excellence.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto provides exceptional opportunities for 
collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and actively 
encourages cutting-edge scholarship. Furthermore, it offers the 
excitement of working with a diverse, high-achieving student population. 
The Department of Earth Sciences maintains a suite of modern equipment 
for hands-on geophysics teaching, and offers a vibrant, top-ranked Earth 
Sciences graduate program 
<https://www.es.utoronto.ca/programs/graduate/> spanning the three 
campuses of the University of Toronto (including the Department of 
Physical and Environmental Sciences at University of Toronto Scarborough 
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/welcome-physical-environmental-sciences> and 
the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at University of 
Toronto Mississauga) <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/cps/welcome-cps>. The 
successful candidate would also have ample opportunity to engage with 
cognate units such as the School of the Environment, 
<https://www.environment.utoronto.ca/>the Archaeology Centre 
<https://archaeology.utoronto.ca/>, the Centre for Global Change Science 
<https://cgcs.physics.utoronto.ca/>, the Climate Positive Energy 
Initiative <https://cpe.utoronto.ca/>, or the Faculty of Applied Science 
and Engineering <https://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/>. Opportunities 
are also available to work with a wide range of public and private 
organizations, groups, and institutions that reflect the region’s 
diversity. Seen as one of the most multicultural places in the world, 
Toronto is a thriving cultural and intellectual hub offering an 
outstanding quality of life.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the 
link below. Application materials must include the following:

·Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)

·Current curriculum vitae

·A statement outlining contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, 
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 (1 page)

·A research statement outlining current and future research interests 
(maximum 3 pages)

·Electronic copies of three most significant research publications

·A teaching dossier to include:

      o a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (maximum 2 pages)
      o any other documentation demonstrating excellence in teaching,
        which can include activities as a teaching assistant or course
        instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars,
        mentorship, outreach or conference presentation or posters, as
        well as teaching evaluations, course materials.

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 after 
an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain 
responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, 
dated and signed) by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply 
<http://uoft.me/how-to-apply>. Your CV and cover letter should be 
uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional 
application materials into one PDF file.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Ampy 
Tolentino, Assistant to the Chair of Earth Sciences, at 
geol_sec at es.utoronto.ca 
<mailto:geol_sec at es.utoronto.ca?subject=Job%3A%20Near%20Surface%20Geophysics%20>

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by December 15, 2022.

*Diversity Statement*
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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see 
http://uoft.me/UP.

*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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application 
and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers at utoronto.ca.

*Ampy Tolentino*
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Earth Sciences | University of Toronto 22 Ursula Franklin 
Street (previously Russell Street) | Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B1 | Canada | 
(416) 978-3048 | Geol_sec at es.utoronto.ca | www.es.utoronto.ca
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On 2022-11-07 2:46 p.m., Ampy Tolentino wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Please circulate the attached pdf file & below for your network.  This 
> is an advertisement for an  Assistant Professor in Near Surface 
> Geophysics, Earth Sciences Department, University of Toronto.   
> Deadline December 15, 2022.
>
> To apply visit this page: 
> https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Near-Surface-Geophysics-ON/564514517/
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
> Ampy Tolentino
>
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> -- 
> *Ampy Tolentino*
> Assistant to the Chair
> Department of Earth Sciences | University of Toronto 22 Ursula 
> Franklin Street (previously Russell Street) | Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B1 
> | Canada | (416) 978-3048 | Geol_sec at es.utoronto.ca | www.es.utoronto.ca
> _______________________________________________________________________________
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