Associate Professor / Professor - Anatomy & Division Chair, Anatomy

Date Posted: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 04/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 41081
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Surgery, Division of Anatomy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream faculty position in the area of Anatomy at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be appointed as the Division Chair, Anatomy for a 5-year term, renewable, following a favourable review.

The University of Toronto and its affiliated institutions represent an outstanding world-class scientific environment with a highly interactive community of researchers and teachers. We will consider all outstanding applicants with a proven track record and demonstrated research excellence in biomedical research that will complement the strengths of the Division of Anatomy in anatomy and cell biology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in classroom and laboratory settings, with a sound knowledge of human anatomy, is required.

The successful candidate will have a vision for the future of the Division of Anatomy at the University of Toronto. Demonstrated leadership experience is required.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Anatomy, or a related field (e.g., Molecular & Cellular Biology, Medical Imaging, Genetics, Neuroscience, Pathobiology), with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Evidence of excellence in research will be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Candidates must also provide evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students as demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, a strong teaching statement, and teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application. Strong letters of reference will be required to confirm these qualifications.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the Division of Anatomy, please visit: Division of Anatomy

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, and a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, sample course materials, student and course evaluations.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The Department will request letters of recommendation from references at later stages of the search process.

The curriculum vitae and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into a single PDF/MS Word file and submit them online. Submission guidelines can be found at uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Cindi Morshead or Dr. Carol Swallow. Application materials, including the names of three references, must be received by April 7, 2025.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

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 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.

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