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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Sustainable Food Systems Pedagogy

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University of Toronto

Aug 2, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • - Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Environmental Studies by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
  • - Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program at both undergraduate and graduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.
  • - Candidates must have experience developing and teaching introductory and capstone courses on sustainability, sustainable food systems, and environmental research.
  • - Candidates must have experience teaching large lecture classes, small seminar classes, and supervision of individual student projects through independent study and research opportunity programs, including supervision or co-supervision of graduate students at both the Master’s and PhD level.
  • - Candidates must have experience in community-engaged learning and experiential learning pedagogy.
  • - Candidates must have published research on critical food systems and campus food systems as pedagogy.
  • - Candidates must have a demonstrated record of successful grant writing for projects on pedagogy and community-engaged learning.
  • - Candidates must have served in leadership roles in professional associations related to food and sustainability.
  • - 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, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

Responsibilities

  • - Develop and teach introductory and capstone courses on sustainability, sustainable food systems, and environmental research.
  • - Teach large lecture classes, small seminar classes, and supervise individual student projects through independent study and research opportunity programs, including supervision or co-supervision of graduate students at both the Master’s and PhD level.
  • - Engage in community-engaged learning and experiential learning pedagogy.
  • - Publish research on critical food systems and campus food systems as pedagogy.
  • - Demonstrate a record of successful grant writing for projects on pedagogy and community-engaged learning.
  • - Serve in leadership roles in professional associations related to food and sustainability.
  • - Play a leadership role in the School’s sustainability programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

FAQs

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is October 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

What is the anticipated start date for the position?

The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Environmental Studies by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter and have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.

What type of teaching experience is required?

Candidates must have teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and the development of online materials/lectures.

What specific subjects should the candidate have experience in teaching?

Candidates should have experience developing and teaching courses on sustainability, sustainable food systems, and environmental research, including both introductory and capstone courses.

Is community-engaged learning experience required?

Yes, candidates must have experience in community-engaged learning and experiential learning pedagogy.

What kind of research is expected from the candidates?

Candidates should have published research on critical food systems and campus food systems as pedagogy and have a demonstrated record of successful grant writing for projects on pedagogy and community-engaged learning.

Are there any specific leadership experiences that candidates should have?

Candidates must have served in leadership roles in professional associations related to food and sustainability.

What materials are required to apply for this position?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a complete teaching dossier, which includes a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Will references be automatically requested from referees?

Yes, 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.

Are there any preferences for applicants based on residency?

Yes, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Is there any support for diversity in applications?

Yes, the University of Toronto embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

What should candidates do if they need accommodations during the application process?

Candidates requiring accommodations during the application and hiring process should contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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