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Professor (Open-Rank) in Ecology and Conservation Biology

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Professor (Open-Rank) in Ecology and Conservation Biology
University of Toronto Scarborough

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure stream position (at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level) in Ecology and Conservation, to begin July 1, 2011. The successful applicant must have a strong publication record, evidence of a sustained and externally funded research program, and a proven commitment to graduate student supervision and training. Candidates with an active field program are especially encouraged to apply. The incumbent will be expected to take a leadership role in a planned Professional Master’s graduate program in Conservation and Biodiversity. The University of Toronto is an international leader in biological research and education and the Department of Biological Sciences enjoys strong ties to other units within the University. More information about the multi-disciplinary department and its research can be found at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/biosci, as well as information on the graduate Department of Ecology and Evolution at http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/graduate and the University of Toronto’s Koffler Scientific Reserve at http://www.ksr.utoronto.ca/.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level. They will also be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto, and to undertake an active research program centered at the University of Toronto Scarborough.  

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests and three representative publications. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Job Number 1000523). We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS WORD documents into one or two files.

Applicants should also arrange that letters of reference from three referees familiar with the candidate’s teaching and research be sent directly to:

Professor Greg Vanlerberghe, Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, ON M1C 1A4
Canada

or e-mailed to biologygeneral@utsc.utoronto.ca.

All materials must be received by Nov. 1st , 2010.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.  The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.  The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please apply ONLINE at www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Job Number 1000523).

Internal Job Code: 1000523

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