Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Biomedical Engineering

Date Posted: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: 02/27/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 40794
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of Biomedical Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related area by the time of appointment with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing Institute’s strengths. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. Additionally, candidates must have demonstrated experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation and process, with a track record of delivering in-person or online health and safety training to others. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and manage the Institute’s Teaching Laboratory and design studio, teach courses within the Institute, and contribute meaningfully to the BME curriculum through innovative practices and pedagogical research.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant, course instructor or teaching lab manager, experience leading successful workshops, seminars or course laboratories, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto is a multidisciplinary research community where engineering, medicine and dentistry investigators collaborate to develop innovative solutions that address global challenges in human health. Located in the heart of Canada’s largest health-care research network, our faculty offer quality education to students who receive training in biomedical and clinical engineering. Hosted by BME, the Teaching Lab and Design Studio are instructional spaces for biomedical engineering education. The Teaching Lab, consisting of more than 3000 square feet and a capacity to host up to 60 students, houses state of the art technologies which is used for fulfilling the practical components of more than 10 biomedical engineering courses, as well as classes for other engineering departments. The Design Studio is an open-access space available to all students within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering to book for the completion of course assignments and design projects. In addition to offering a collaborative space for education and design, the studio is also equipped with advanced tools for the rapid production and testing of biomedical devices. More information is available at https://bme.utoronto.ca/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.

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 referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Milos Popovic at director.bme@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by February 27, 2025.

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.

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.