Job Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Perception and Cognition. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Qualified applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Psychology or a related area by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching, and an emphasis on areas that integrate work in perception and cognition. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complements and enhances our existing departmental strengths (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/people) and demonstrates innovative theoretical and methodological approaches. Examples include but are not limited to individual differences, computational modeling, development/aging, and work with clinically-relevant populations.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an internationally competitive, active, innovative, independent, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students as well as graduate students enrolled in the Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Psychology. There will be opportunities to collaborate with UTM psychologists in research clusters focused on Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Perception, Cognition and Language, and/or Health, Adaptation and Well-being, as well as with researchers on other campuses of the University of Toronto.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, a submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, a demonstrated ability to attract external research funding, and strong endorsements from referees of international standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by the applicant’s teaching accomplishments and a teaching dossier, which should include a teaching and mentoring statement, teaching evaluations and/or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Experience with a range of course delivery formats, and experience in teaching or mentoring diverse groups or diverse students, will be highly valued.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the department, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; examples of recent publications; and a teaching dossier that includes a teaching and mentoring statement addressing how the candidate would serve the diverse UTM community, courses taught, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above. Additional materials that demonstrate research and teaching excellence may be included as supporting materials. Within these materials, evidence supporting candidates’ demonstrated ability to foster inclusivity and equity in the context of teaching, research, and/or campus community will be highly valued, as is evidence highlighting candidates’ experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups of students.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. 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. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ (https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US).

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Alex Fernandes at [email protected]

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 19, 2024.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].