Assistant Professor - Pharmacology And Toxicology

Date Posted: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 02/08/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 34067
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is accepting applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.
We are seeking an outstanding individual with the demonstrated ability to develop an original, competitive, independent, and externally funded research program, who will be expected to contribute significantly to undergraduate, graduate and professional education in pharmacology. Our goal is to recruit an academic scientist with research expertise and excellent teaching abilities that align with one of the Department’s central research themes around Pharmacology and Toxicology
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Applications in all areas of Pharmacology and Toxicology are welcome. Priority areas include Clinical Pharmacology and or Toxicology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacogenomics, and/or any related discipline. Methodology may include observational clinical studies, clinical trials and/or population-based studies.
Applicants must have a PhD in pharmacology or a closely related research discipline and Post-Doctoral experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Evidence of research excellence can be demonstrated by contributions and publications in leading journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, awards and accolades, presentations at premier conferences, and evidence of superior future research plans; as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching is demonstrated through teaching accomplishments which could include, performance as a teaching assistant or courser instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship and/or conference presentations. These should be evident in the submitted teaching dossier which should include a teaching statement (and other required materials outlined below). Reference letters should also address the candidate’s exemplary teaching.  
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is committed ing the principles of equity, diversity, indigeneity, inclusion, accessibility (EDIIA), which includes wellness in our operations. We seek candidates whose application materials speak to their commitment to EDIIA and whose approach to teaching and service will support our commitment to these values.
The University of Toronto, Canada’s largest university, is also one of the world’s top biomedical research environments, ranking first among North American public research universities in the number of research publications by its health scientists. A wealth of opportunities for basic, applied and clinical research collaborations are available with world-class scientists throughout the Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Arts & Science, Engineering and School of Public Health at the University, as well as with those at its many world-leading affiliated hospital-based research institutes. In addition, the city of Toronto, which is considered one of the most livable cities, is a vibrant, inviting, safe and multicultural environment in which to live and work.
 
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited by clicking on the link below.
Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a detailed teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, and evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above), a research statement outlining current and future research interests and a list of publications.
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, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection are available in the candidate FAQs.
  
Submission guidelines can be found at
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 Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Elaine Jack at elaine.jackutoronto.ca
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All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by February 8, 2024.
For more information about our department, our home page at 
pharmtox.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged ; 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 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, uoft.careersutoronto.ca.