BACKGROUND

We invite you to consider joining UOIT's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation as a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research. UOIT has a 21st-century vision of teaching and learning excellence. Our educational philosophy is to challenge, encourage innovation, and connect our faculty, students and the community, while respecting the best practice traditions of Canada's established universities.

The Faculty of Science offers an Honours Bachelor of Science degree program in Biological Science, including specializations in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Environmental Toxicology and Life Sciences. The Faculty also offers Honours BSc programs in Applied and Industrial Mathematics, Chemistry, Computing Science, Forensic Science (with strong biology and chemistry content) and Physics, as well as Concurrent Education and Science programs in conjunction with UOIT's Faculty of Education. MSc programs in Modelling and Computational Science, Applied Bioscience, and Materials Science commenced in 2007. A PhD proposal in Applied Bioscience has been submitted for approval, and is planned for September 2009 startup.

REQUIREMENTS

The Faculty of Science invites applications for a tenure-stream or tenured position in Biological Science at any rank; effective July 1, 2009. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Applicants with research expertise in bioinformatics or in pharmacology are being sought, and should possess a PhD in biology or a related area, a strong academic background, and a record of excellence in research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct active and innovative research and to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in UOIT's biological science programs. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, UOIT seeks faculty who strive to explore and develop new pedagogies.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format, with their name and the above competition number in the subject line, a covering letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of teaching interests, an outline of their present research program and a brief future research plan, and a list of at least 3 referees to careers[at]uoit.ca. Candidates for the position of full Professor are required to provide a list of four referees.

ARTICLE: Competition number UOIT08-99

UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.