Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biology

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Chemistry and Biology in the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] invites applications for a Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in area of Biology. The appointment shall be effective August 1, 2026 for a one (1) year term, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will engage only in the teaching and service duties of faculty members in the Department, while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across such activities. The candidate will contribute to our undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MSc/PhD) programs through teaching, mentoring and supervision of students to facilitate junior scholars and diversify the field.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a Biological field of research or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are able to demonstrate that they are very close to completion may also be considered.

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of:

• demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including effective use of classroom technology and any experience with experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements in teaching;
• commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to teaching and service activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and
• an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Department of Chemistry and Biology, and the University through collegial service.

Commensurate experience in biology education and pedagogy would be considered an asset. Candidates will be required to teach anatomy, biology, and physiology, which may include the following TMU courses: BMS600, BMS700, BLG601, BLG701, BLG411 and/or other similar courses.

Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

Note: Limited Term Faculty appointments at Toronto Metropolitan University may not exceed a combined total of four years. Applicants with prior Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) LTF appointments need to consider this limitation, as it may render them ineligible to apply.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association [TFA] [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $103,916.30 per annum. Salary will commensurate with qualifications.

How to Apply Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by April 30, 2026:

• a letter of application;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a dossier of teaching experience that includes a teaching philosophy statement (5 pages maximum);
• A statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) – 2 pages maximum (for guidelines refer to https://www.torontomu.ca/content/dam/science/Faculty-of-Science_A-Practical-Guide-to-Writing-about-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion.pdf)
• names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.