[cmath] Assistant Professor, Teaching-Stream – Mathematics - University of Toronto

[Xinxin Z]

University of Toronto

The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the 
University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching 
stream position in the area of Mathematics. The appointment will be at 
the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated 
start date of July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Mathematics or a related 
area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a 
demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose 
teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental 
strengths. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree granting 
program, including lecture preparation and delivery,  curriculum 
development, and development of course material/lectures, and 
supervision of teaching assistants.

Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated interest in 
teaching-related scholarly activities, have a record of active 
professional development and a demonstrated commitment to excellent 
pedagogical inquiry, which may include (but is not limited to) 
participation in pedagogical training, courses and conferences, 
developing novel curricula, pedagogical, or co-curricular techniques; 
leading undergraduate research programs; leading outreach or equity, 
diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives; and developing and sharing 
mathematical education tools. Candidates must also demonstrate the 
capacity to teach a wide variety of upper and lower-year courses. 
Additional leadership, organizational, and mentoring experience will be 
weighted favourably, with an emphasis on skills required to lead large 
courses with multiple lecture sections, instructors, and teaching 
assistants.

Evidence of excellence in teaching, record of active professional 
development and commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be 
demonstrated through a full teaching dossier including i) a teaching 
statement, ii) sample course materials developed by the candidate, iii) 
teaching evaluations, iv) evidence of scholarly activities and teaching 
accomplishments submitted as part of the application; and at least 3 
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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Note: Teaching stream appointments include a probationary review and 
continuing status review. Upon successful reviews, the teaching stream 
faculty member will hold continuing status at the University. For more 
information, see teaching stream continuing status review 
<https://www.aapm.utoronto.ca/academic-administrative-procedures-manual/reviews/continuing-status-review-teaching-stream/>.

Application materials for the position must be submitted online through 
Mathjobs https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/23526. It must include a 
cover letter summarizing the important aspects of your application; a 
curriculum vitae; a teaching dossier which includes a teaching 
statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching 
evaluations; the AMS Standard Cover Sheet; and at least three letters of 
reference (on letterhead, dated, and signed) uploaded to MathJobs 
directly by the writers.

We seek candidates who value diversity and whose teaching and service 
align with our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked 
to submit a 1- to 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.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by the closing date, November 20, 2023.

For questions about this position, please contact: 
mathjobs at math.utoronto.ca.

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.

*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 contactuoft.careers at utoronto.ca.

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