We're Hiring! Assistant Professor - Metabolic Diseases/Diabetes Research
Apply today! Open until November 15th
Join our dynamic department in downtown Toronto! We are seeking diverse, leadership-oriented applicants for a full-time, tenure-stream Assistant Professor position in Metabolic Diseases/Diabetes Research. The successful candidate may hold the Banting and Best Insulin Discovery Professorship in Physiology (details below) for an initial term of up to 5 years, renewable following a favorable review. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2023.
Outstanding candidates with demonstrated research excellence relevant to metabolic diseases as outlined above will be considered for the Banting and Best Insulin Discovery Professorship. An emerging track record of collaborative science, successful program building, and research productivity and excellence, demonstrated through the application materials, is essential. Through research and scholarly activities, the successful candidate will position the Department of Physiology as a global leader in metabolic disease research as was exemplified by the seminal work of Banting and Best.
The Department of Physiology is committed to diversifying our already vibrant faculty and continuing to actively cultivate an inclusive welcoming culture. We especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) communities. Candidates are therefore asked to include a statement discussing past, current and/or planned contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
