Academic Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto

Job ID: 11177
Date Position is Available: Summer 2016
Listing Active: 7/7/2015 to 9/5/2015
Title: Family and Demography
Department: Department of Sociology
Company: University of Toronto
Job Position/Rank: Academic Positions: Assistant Professor
Special Program and Areas of Faculty Expertise:Family Demography
Region: Canada
Salary Range: $90,000 ‐ $99,999
Job Description: The Department of Sociology, University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure‐stream
appointment at the rank Assistant Professor in the area of family and demography or
population processes. Candidates with a secondary research interest in an area that
complements our departmental strengths in work/stratification/inequality, gender,
immigration, or health are strongly preferred. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2016.
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field by the
date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. Successful candidates will be expected to
conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an
outstanding, externally funded research program. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be
demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, letters of reference and the teaching
dossier submitted as part of the application. Candidates also must have a record of
excellence in research as demonstrated by publications in top ranked and field relevant
academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by
referees.
The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate program. They will also be a
member of the Graduate Department of Sociology, University of Toronto and will teach in
the graduate program. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of
world‐class scholars at Canada’s leading university. The Greater Toronto Area offers amazing
cultural and demographic diversity and one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below.
Application materials include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement outlining
current and future research interests, a teaching portfolio that consists of a statement of
teaching philosophy and techniques, sample course syllabi and teaching evaluations. If you
have questions about this position, please contact tina.colomvakos@utoronto.ca. All
application materials and reference letters must be received before the closing date of
September 10th, 2015.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how‐to‐apply We recommend
combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
Applicants should ask three referees to send letters of recommendation directly to the
department via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to tina.colomvakos@utoronto.ca
The University of Toronto is one of the world’s top research‐intensive universities and the
Department of Sociology is one of the world’s top research‐intensive sociology departments.
With a multicultural student body, the University offers the opportunity to teach and live in
one of the world’s most diverse cities. For more information on the Department, visit
http://www.sociology.utoronto.ca/
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The
University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women,
Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and
others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Domestic Partner Benefits: This employer offers employment benefits to domestic partners of employees.
Discrimination Policy: This employer prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender
identity/expression.
NOTE: The above information is provided by the employer. The American Sociological Association does not verify
the accuracy of these statements.