Date Posted: 08/21/2025
Closing Date: 09/29/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44770
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream, Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Molecular Genetics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of Molecular Genetics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (St. George campus) invites applications for a three-year contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the areas of Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of January 1st, 2026 and end on December 31st, 2028.
Candidates are expected to have earned a PhD in the broad area of Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology, or related fields, 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 degree granting programs at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, teaching lab facilitation, course coordination, curriculum assessment and development, and the development of online teaching materials and lectures. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. A clear demonstration of experience in teaching Microbiology and Virology at the undergraduate level, as well as coordinating and facilitating undergraduate teaching labs specifically in the areas of Microbiology and Virology would be an asset, and is highly preferred. Extended pedagogical training would be an asset, as would relevant post-doctoral training in the areas of Microbiology and / or Virology.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, formal teaching evaluations and assessments, the teaching dossier submitted as a part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as 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.
The successful candidate will undertake undergraduate and potentially graduate teaching responsibilities, and will have a key role in the laboratory, microbiology, and virology undergraduate training programs within our Department.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. The Department of Molecular Genetics holds a leadership position in Canada and internationally as a premier venue for biomedical and life sciences research and education. The Department of Molecular Genetics’ deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence dates back to 1969. The Department comprises over 100 faculty members whose research spans the frontiers of biological research and discovery from Cellular and Molecular Structure and Function; Computational and Systems Biology; Functional Genomics and Proteomics; Genetic Models of Development and Disease; Molecular Medicine and Human Genetics; and Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Disease. The Department offers research-intensive graduate programs, professional programs in Medical Genomics and Genetic Counselling, and undergraduate programs in both Genetics and Microbiology that provide the opportunity for involvement in research and exposure to the most current techniques.
For more information on the Department of Molecular Genetics, visit www.moleculargenetics.utoronto.ca. The Department Molecular Genetics is located at 1 King’s College Circle, MSB 4396, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8 CANADA.
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 complete teaching dossier (20 pages maximum, including appendices) to include a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations.
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 within 48 hours 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 Yvonne Kenny at mogen.chair@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by September 29, 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.
