Assistant Professor of AnthropologyDate Posted: 08/09/2023
Description:
The Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Biocultural or Biosocial Medical Anthropology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2024.
We seek a scholar who uses biocultural methods to investigate health inequalities in living human populations. Candidates must have expertise in analyzing the health impacts of colonialism/settler colonialism, racism, ethnic discrimination or marginalization, economic precarity, historical/intergenerational trauma, or other structural inequalities. We are also interested in applicants with demonstrated expertise in research that examines strategies for, and health indicators of, resilience and/or survivance. Candidates must demonstrate excellent skills in biomarker data collection and analysis. Regional focus is open.
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance existing faculty strengths in the St. George Department of Anthropology and in the tri-campus University of Toronto Anthropology Graduate Program. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue excellence in teaching in the St. George Anthropology undergraduate program (https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/), and to participate actively in the tri-campus University of Toronto Anthropology Graduate Program (https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/graduate/).
The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to our undergraduate programs in medical anthropology and to successfully supervise and mentor graduate students studying medical anthropology from a biocultural and/or biological anthropology perspective.
Excellence in research will be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals, or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant disciplinary conferences; grants, awards or accolades as appropriate for stage of career; along with strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching awards and accomplishments as appropriate for stage of career; strong letters of reference; and the teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; as well as strong letters of reference.
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 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 to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three referees. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once the application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by October 18, 2023.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
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 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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