University of Toronto Looking for Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – CLTA – Neuroscience of Sleep and Breathing Full Time

The Department of Cell and Systems Biology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a
full-time 3-year contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the areas of
Neuroscience of Sleep and Breathing. The appointment is anticipated to begin October 1, 2023.

Applicants must have earned a PhD
degree in biology, physiology or neuroscience by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in neuroscience and
physiology undergraduate teaching, especially in the areas of neural control of sleep and breathing. We seek candidates whose teaching
interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must have undergraduate teaching experience in a degree granting program, including lecture
preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures, as well as lab and practice-based teaching.
Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in
teaching-related scholarly activities. 

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 from referees of high
standing.

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.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct pedagogical research and teach core courses at
the first and/or second year undergraduate level, as well as upper year courses in of the candidate’s fields of expertise. Responsibilities
may include undergraduate teaching, supervising and training teaching assistants, developing course materials including ongoing development
of course laboratory exercises, and curriculum development. In addition, the successful candidate will have some responsibility for
departmental administration and may have opportunities for student supervision, e.g., undergraduate and graduate research projects that are
related to neural mechanisms of sleep-wake control in mice. The successful candidate must also possess strong interpersonal skills,
including the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on our graduate courses and programs.

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution and the Department of Cell and
Systems Biology has 35 faculty members specializing in animal biology, neurophysiology, animal behaviour,
animal/plant cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, genomics, and computational biology (https://csb.utoronto.ca). Strong links exist between the Department of Cell and Systems
Biology and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the Departments of Physiology and Psychology, the Program in
Neuroscience, and the Centre of the Analysis of Genome Evolution and Function. Toronto is a vibrant, diverse, and cosmopolitan
city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live
.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current
curriculum vitae; and a complete teaching dossier to include a teaching strong statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching
evaluations. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose 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): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities,
the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Applicants must also 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 once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for
ensuring that references submit 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 FAQ’s.

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 any questions about this position, please
contact [email protected].

All application
materials, including reference letters, must be received by August 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m. (EST).

All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity
StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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 [email protected].