"Associate Professor or Professor in Forensic Biology"

The Department of Anthropology and the Institute of Forensic Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Forensic Biology. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Anthropology (51%) and the Institute of Forensic Sciences (49%). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. 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 Biology or closely related field by the time of appointment, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in both research and teaching, with an emphasis on forensic genetics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful applicant must have demonstrated expertise in the field of Forensic Biology and a proven record of practice that includes forensic laboratory experience, and/or professional forensic activities such as casework, court testimony, or similar practices.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

To complement our current forensic biology course offerings, preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following: Laboratory Analysis of Forensic Biological Evidence and crime scene investigation; Forensic Serology & Basic Serology techniques, Forensic DNA profiling; DNA extraction methods; DNA quantitation methods; PCR; SNP genotyping (Real Time PCR and Luminex); STR genotyping using capillary sequencer, primer design; Sanger sequencing; massively parallel sequencing (sequencing by synthesis); and experience in Illumina platforms and chemistries.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths in the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Department of Anthropology. For further information on the Institute of Forensic Sciences, please see https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/ and for the Department of Anthropology https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/anthropology/department-anthropology.

The University of Toronto Mississauga's Institute of Forensic Sciences is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques. Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology.

The successful candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Collaborations with tri-campus departments are encouraged. Cross appointment at the graduate level to a relevant department will be pursued upon hiring.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and an EDI statement as outlined above. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59pm on December 8, 2025.