Assistant Professor - Anatomy

University of Toronto-Division of Anatomy; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a full tenure-stream Assistant Professor position in Anatomy. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a dynamic scientific environment while contributing to research excellence in clinically applied anatomy and medical imaging. The successful candidate will lead a robust research program and demonstrate outstanding teaching capabilities in anatomical sciences. If you are passionate about education and research, this position is a perfect fit for you, allowing you to make a significant impact in the field and mentor the next generation of scholars.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anatomy or related field with 4+ years of postdoctoral experience.
• Proven excellence in research and teaching in anatomical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a vigorous internationally recognized research program.
• Provide evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

Skills

Research Excellence in Anatomy

Teaching in Anatomical Sciences

Laboratory-Based Instruction

Mentoring Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Education

Ph.D. in Anatomy or Related Field

Job description

The Department of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full tenure‐stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Anatomy, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025.

The University of Toronto and its affiliated institutions represent an outstanding world‐class scientific environment with a highly interactive community of researchers and teachers. We will consider all outstanding applicants with a proven track record and demonstrated research excellence in clinically applied anatomy, medical imaging and/or translational medicine that will complement the strengths of the Division of Anatomy in cell biology and neuroscience.

In addition, a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in anatomical sciences in a classroom setting is required. Experience with laboratory-based instruction is considered an asset.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in anatomy or related field, including but not limited to: cell biology, medical imaging, neuroscience, development, regenerative medicine, and at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a vigorous internationally recognized research program.

Evidence of excellence in research will be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant academic journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students as demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about the Division of Anatomy, please visit the Division of Anatomy.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining current and future research interests (3 pages max), 3 representative publications, sample(s) of recent scholarly work (e.g. an article or book chapter), a recent writing sample, and a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

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.

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 questions about the position, please contact [e-mail].

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 2025-May-08.