[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term Appointment (2-year term) – Biogeosciences, University of Toronto, Earth Science Department

[Ampy Tolentino]

Job Title: *Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term Appointment 
(2-year term) – Biogeosciences*

Job Page: University of Toronto Career Page 
<https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Contractually-Limited-Term-Appointment-%282-year-term%29-Biogeosciences-ON/577415617/>

Deadline:  March 4, 2024

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> *Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term Appointment (2-year 
> term) – Biogeosciences*
>
> 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 2-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment 
> (CLTA) in the area of biogeosciences. The appointment will be at the 
> rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 
> 2024.
>
> Applicants must have earned a PhD in earth or environmental sciences, 
> 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 expected to pursue innovative and independent research in 
> biogeosciences, combining field-based, lab-based and/or modelling 
> approaches to topics such as biogeochemical cycling, interactions 
> between Earth systems (including biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, 
> atmosphere), or hydrobiogeochemical processes in the critical zone 
> (surface water, groundwater, soils and vegetation). The successful 
> candidate will be expected to teach a field course in 
> hydrogeochemistry (which takes place annually in August in Renfrew 
> County, Ontario), and additional courses in topic areas related to the 
> successful candidate’s area of research expertise, such as 
> biogeochemical cycles, Earth system interactions, 
> hydrosphere/groundwater or critical zone processes. The teaching load 
> will be assigned following the Department’s workload policy.
>
> 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 demonstrated by teaching 
> accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching 
> statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other 
> evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities 
> submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of 
> reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance 
> as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading 
> successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent 
> conference presentations or posters. The successful candidate will be 
> expected to contribute substantively to undergraduate teaching and 
> graduate supervision 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 
> analytical and field equipment to support research and teaching in 
> environmental geosciences, 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/future-students/programs/undergraduate/chemical-physical-sciences-hbsc>). 
> 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 theFaculty 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 1 page)
>   * Current curriculum vitae
>   * A statement outlining contributions to equity, diversity and
>     inclusion, see below for details
>   * A research statement outlining current and future research
>     interests (maximum 2 pages)
>   * Electonic copies of three most significant research works
>     (published papers or posters presented at conferences)
>   * A teaching dossier to include:
>       o a teaching statement of interests and philosophy (maximum 2 pages
>       o sample of course materials
>       o teaching evaluations, or evidence of superior performance in
>         other teaching-related activities as listed above
>
> We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching 
> and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are 
> therefore also asked to submit a 1‐2 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.
>
>  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 the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain 
> responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on 
> letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the 
> automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are 
> available in the candidate FAQ 
> <https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US>.
>
> 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 
> jobs at es.utoronto.ca <mailto:jobs at es.utoronto.ca?subject=CLTA%20position>.
>
> All application materials, including reference letters, must be 
> received by March 4, 2024.
>
> All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians 
> and permanent residents will be given priority.
>
> *Diversity Statement*
>
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture 
of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and 
serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage 
applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, 
women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and 
gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a 
commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that 
diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential 
to strengthening our academic mission.
>
> 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.
>







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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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