Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Behavioural Neuroscience

Date Posted: 10/03/2024

Closing Date: 12/02/2024, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 39105

Job Category: Faculty – Teaching Stream (continuing)

Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough

Department: UTSC: Department of Psychology

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Behavioural Neuroscience. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Psychology or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching with experience in behavioural neuroscience. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must have teaching experience in behavioural neuroscience from a degree-granting program, including lecture and laboratory preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. 

The successful candidate should be well-versed in current theory and methods in behavioural neuroscience and have broad content knowledge of the field at both the cell and systems levels. Experience and/or knowledge related to evidence-based pedagogical practice as it applies to teaching courses in behavioural neuroscience will be considered an asset. The candidate is expected to contribute to initiatives associated with the new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH).

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in behavioural neuroscience, and to supervise undergraduate students in research projects. They will also be expected to perform standard professional and administrative activities typical of a department and/or university.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. 

Additional evidence of excellence in teaching can also include documentation of excellent performance in other teaching related activities such as conducting pedagogical research, supervising undergraduate and/or graduate research projects, and/or leading successful workshops or seminars. 

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are therefore asked to submit a 1- to 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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive campus with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus surrounded by parklands and green spaces. The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough is particularly well known for technological pedagogical innovation and provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to join a department that values and promotes excellent teaching, and is committed to furthering the learning sciences in terms of both research and practice. The position offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. 

The Department of Psychology at UTSC includes faculty members with interests in behavioural neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. For more information about our department faculty, please visit our home page: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/psych/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a complete and current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that includes a summary of their teaching philosophy, experience, and accomplishments; a complete teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, goals, and strategies as well as sample course materials, course evaluations, and any other evidence of excellent teaching and undergraduate supervision; as well as an EDI statement as described above.

In addition, our department embraces the values of open science and strives for replicable and reproducible research. Candidates are, therefore, asked to describe in their application materials how they plan to integrate and reinforce open science principles and estimation techniques when teaching courses in behavioural neuroscience.

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 references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at 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 or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have questions about this position, please email Dr. Jonathan Cant, Acting Chair of the Department of Psychology, at psychchair.utsc@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 02, 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.

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@utoronto.ca.

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