Faculty Positions Available

CHAIR and ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR
Department of Immunology University of Toronto

Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Immunology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure stream appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term effective October 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter, renewable following a favourable review.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Immunology, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline. They must also have research and teaching interests that complement and extend the Department’s existing strengths. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research, (undergraduate and graduate) teaching, mentorship and leadership and also bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education. They will have a record of collaborative leadership and people management skills to facilitate engagement with scholars across the University of Toronto and affiliated hospital-based research institutes and to cultivate strategic partnerships with stakeholders in corporate sectors, government ministries and funding sources. Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. They will be expected to lead and sustain an innovative and independent research program, and to maintain a competitive externally-funded research program at the highest international level. The candidate will oversee the promotion and implementation of strategic priorities, process improvement and change management, faculty development and recruitment, and education and research programs in a city-wide Department. They will be expected to bring an inclusive vision and be deeply committed to practically implementing the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity and accessibility (EDIIA) in teaching, mentorship, research collaborations, faculty development, alumni engagement and in developing a future vision of the Department. Previous experience managing financial, budgetary and human resources would be an asset. Experience both in alumni relationship-building and successful fundraising would also be an asset. The Chair will take the Department of Immunology to an even higher level of academic achievement and recognition.

In addition to the submitted research statement and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing, the successful candidate must show excellence in research and be an internationally-recognized scholar as evidenced by a record of sustained high-impact publications in leading internationally-recognized journals, presentations and leadership at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for research activity, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

Along with the teaching dossier submitted that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference, the successful candidate must show evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching accomplishments, successful experience teaching in a degree-granting program, and providing mentorship and professional development to undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Immunology’s deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence dates back to 1971. The Department traverses several foci of research activity using state-of-the art equipment situated in seven geographic locations across Toronto. The Department boasts over 45 faculty members whose research spans the frontiers of immunological research and discovery, including adaptive immunity, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, developmental immunology, immunodeficiency, infectious disease, innate immunity and transplantation immunology. Principal faculty comprise 30 Canada Research Chairs. The Department offers research-intensive graduate programs and an undergraduate program that provides the opportunity for involvement in research and exposure to the most current techniques.

Times Higher Education ranks the University of Toronto 5^th in the world for clinical and health. Spanning the basic, clinical and rehabilitation sciences, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals and research institutes form one of the largest research enterprises in North America. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is one of the top five clusters of academic medicine in North America.

Interested individuals must apply here. Applications must include a (1) letter of interest outlining their relevant experience and vision for the future of the Department of Immunology; (2) CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations; and (5) statement on philosophy and contributions to EDIIA [maximum 300 words]. Examples of contributions to EDIIA include mentoring of students, administrative staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups; faculty and/or leadership development initiatives; development of inclusive pedagogies; research, scholarship and/or teaching with a focus on underrepresented and historically marginalized communities; and public engagement activities that reach out to marginalized communities.

Applicants must 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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters—on letterhead, dated and signed—by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date, Wednesday January 4, 2023.

For detailed information on the Department of Immunology, visit https://immunology.utoronto.ca. The Department Immunology is located at 1 King’s College Circle, MSB 7207, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8, CANADA.

If you have questions about this position, contact Anastasia Meletopoulos, Academic Affairs Manager, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at anastasia.meletopoulos@utoronto.ca.

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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.