Faculty Positions

Assistant Professor, Teaching-stream - Environmental Sustainability

Job Posting: 09/7/2024
Job Closing: 11/17/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39605
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: UTM: Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description: 

The Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time continuing teaching-stream appointment in the area of Environmental Sustainability.  The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.  All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 17, 2024.

At the University of Toronto Mississauga, the expectation of faculty members in the teaching stream is that they bring a dimension of teaching excellence and educational innovation that enhances undergraduate education and adds significantly to the quality of the student experience. 

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in sustainability, environmental studies, environmental science, geography, or a related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/).

Evidence of excellence in teaching and commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry is required and can be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

The successful candidate will contribute to introductory courses in the undergraduate environmental management and science programs, and a new interdisciplinary sustainability certificate, as well as have opportunities to develop upper-level courses related to environmental sustainability.  In addition to excellence in teaching, the successful candidate will also be expected to engage in undergraduate mentorship and help foster a vibrant intellectual environment for our undergraduate programs. 

We seek enthusiastic and innovative individuals pursuing a long-term academic career in pedagogy. Competitive candidates must have teaching experience in a degree granting program at the undergraduate program level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures; a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices; and strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have engaged with students both in and out of a course setting (for example, running seminars, workshops, and engaging with student‐run initiatives); have contributed to departmental administration (for example, through course coordination or by managing TAs); and have supervised student research projects.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Associate Professor/ Professor - Planning

Date Posted: 09/09/2024
Closing Date: 11/04/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 38325
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Geography
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in Planning. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be expected to take on the role of Director of the Planning Program, for a three-year term.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Planning or a closely related field by the time of appointment, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths and contribute to the aims of our Planning Program’s Mission. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. While all areas of expertise will be considered, a focus on planning for climate change and urban resilience; reparative, abolitionist and/or Indigenous planning; or urban data science is preferred.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated through: high quality scholarly publications in peer-reviewed academic journals; engagement in international scholarly  networks relevant to planners; presentations at significant, discipline-relevant conferences; documentation of research collaborations, including with community, public sector, or private sector partners; evidence of independent scholarship; awards and accolades; a demonstrated ability to attract external funding for an evolving research program; and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching, which can be demonstrated through a statement that outlines the candidate’s teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments; the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application; sample course syllabi related to the candidate’s area of focus; student mentorship; teaching evaluations; as well as strong letters of reference.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach core and elective courses in the accredited graduate Planning Program (including joint Geography-Planning courses), as well as an undergraduate course in the Department of Geography and Planning; supervise graduate students; maintain an active research program that attracts international recognition in the selected candidate’s area of expertise; and provide service within the University and to broader academic and professional communities. Attention to the issues of anti-BIPOC racism and social justice are imperative in all courses in the department, and all core courses in the graduate MScPl program must link planning practice to social justice.

Additionally, candidates must show experience in academic leadership in Planning. The Director is responsible for providing leadership in academic planning, organizing day-to-day operations of the Planning Program, directly communicating with students in the MScPl and PhD Planning Programs and alumni, and representing the Planning Program to professional organizations. Beyond this, the Director will collaborate with the Department Chair to work on internal initiatives relevant to the Planning Program.

Candidates must provide evidence of past leadership, which can be demonstrated through: a statement that outlines the candidate’s leadership experience and philosophy; previous experience in a departmental or university administrative role; past or current leadership positions in national or international academic organizations (e.g., ACSP); leadership roles at well-regarded academic publications; positions of leadership in community-based organizations, non-profits, government, or the private sector.

Professional or practice-oriented experience in the applicant’s area of expertise will be considered an asset.

Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) with the requisite Registered Professional Planner designation, or in any other comparable national/regional planning body, will be considered an asset, and must be acquired subsequent to the hire.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Assistant Professor - Housing, Community and Economic Development

Date Posted: 08/28/2024
Closing Date: 10/07/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 38324
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Geography
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Geography & Planning in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Housing, Community and Economic Development. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Planning or a closely related field 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 and Program in Planning strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Specific areas of specialization of the candidate may include (but are not limited to) real estate development, municipal management, housing affordability, economic development planning, community and social economies, and economic development in relation to reparative, abolitionist and/or Indigenous planning. The candidate is required to demonstrate a strong grasp of quantitative methodologies and the ability to use these methods in research, practice, and teaching (e.g., statistics, geographic information systems, economic models).

The successful candidate will be expected to teach core and elective courses in the graduate planning program (including joint Geography-Planning courses), as well as an undergraduate course in the Department of Geography and Planning. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise graduate students; lead the economic development concentration in the MScPl program; maintain an active research program that attracts international recognition in the area/s of housing, community and economic development; and provide service within the University and to broader academic and professional communities.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated through: high-quality scholarly publications in peer-reviewed, top-ranked, and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards; the submitted research statement; engagement in international scholarly networks relevant to planners; presentations at significant, discipline-relevant conferences; documentation of research collaborations, including with community, public sector, or private sector partners; evidence of independent scholarship; awards and accolades; a demonstrated ability to attract external funding for an evolving research program; and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching can be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement that outlines the candidate’s teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi related to the teaching of housing, community, and/or economic development, 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 previous experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, or student mentorship.

Professional experience in the applicant’s area of expertise will be considered an asset.

Membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) with the requisite Registered Professional Planner designation, or in any other comparable national/regional planning body, will be considered an asset, and will be acquired subsequent to the hire.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to check the detailed information by clicking on the link below.

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