Assistant Professor - Pharmacology & Toxicology

Date Posted: 06/13/2025
Closing Date: 08/05/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39786
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the areas of Machine Learning and/or Self Driving Labs applied to Drug Discovery, Pharmacology and/or Toxicology at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Pharmacology or a related discipline with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an original, competitive, independent, and externally funded research program as well as expected to contribute significantly to undergraduate, graduate and professional education in pharmacology.

We are seeking an outstanding individual whose research expertise and teaching interests complement and enhance the Department’s existing central research themes around pharmacology and toxicology. The successful candidate will be able to advance Machine Learning and Self Driving Lab approaches in combination with data mining and biological models to further accelerate translation of their discoveries to potential human use. In addition, by becoming a member of the Acceleration Consortium, the successful candidate will also benefit from a world class environment in the broader fields of medical and artificial intelligence research. The position is a critical new addition to the department and is part of a major strategic area of development for the department and Faculty of Medicine. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive startup package supported jointly by the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology and the Acceleration Consortium.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant venues or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. 

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments which can include superior performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship and/or conference presentations. These should be evident in the submitted teaching dossier including a teaching statement and other required materials outlined below as well as strong letters of reference. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is strongly committed to applying the principles of equity, diversity, indigeneity, inclusion, accessibility (EDIIA), which includes wellness in our operations. We seek candidates whose application materials speak to their commitment to EDIIA and whose approach to teaching and service will support our commitment to these values.

The University of Toronto, Canada’s largest university, is also one of the world’s top biomedical research environments, ranking first among North American public research universities in the number of research publications by its health scientists. A wealth of opportunities for basic, applied and clinical research collaborations are available with world-class scientists throughout the Acceleration Consortium, Vector Institute, Data Science Institute, Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Arts & Science and Engineering at the University, as well as with those at its many world-leading affiliated hospital-based research institutes. In addition, the city of Toronto, which is considered one of the most livable cities, is a vibrant, inviting, safe and multicultural environment in which to live and work. For more information about our department, please visit our home page at http://www.pharmtox.utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below.

Applications must include a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a detailed teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; and a list of publications.

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, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references 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’s.

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 Meriem Grifi at: pharmtoxchair@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by August 5, 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.