Job Posting - University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Mississauga
Canada
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - International Relations
Deadline: January 18, 2021
Department(s): Political Science
Type of Appointment : Tenure-track/tenured
The Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of International Relations. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and will begin on July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Political Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, and have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to teach a wide variety of international relations courses at the undergraduate level. The ability to teach introductory quantitative research method courses is an asset. 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. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate program level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development and/or development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application including a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference regarding teaching from referees of high standing.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
At the University of Toronto, the expectation of faculty members in the teaching stream is that they bring a dimension of teaching excellence and educational innovation that enhances undergraduate or graduate education and adds significantly to the quality of the student experience.
To be considered for this position, all qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link (or button) below. All application materials must be submitted online and must include the following:
a cover letter (1 page),
a current curriculum vitae,
a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page),
sample syllabi and course materials (max 10 pages),
teaching evaluations (max 10 pages),
a diversity statement.
Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear 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 arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referee to the hiring unit via email at jobs.politicalscienceutm@utoronto.ca by the closing date (on letterhead, dated and signed). At least one reference must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. PLEASE NOTE: this search is not using the University’s automatic solicitation and collection functionality for reference letters.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair at chair.pol.utm@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including reference letters must be received by January 18, 2021.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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.