Associate Professor - Biostatistics

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto is seeking an Associate Professor in biostatistics. Candidates will lead independent research and contribute to teaching and mentoring within the kinesiology program. The role promotes diversity and encourages applications from racialized communities.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research and a strong record of publications.
• Teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate kinesiology programs is required.
• Ability to secure external research funding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative and independent research in biostatistics related to kinesiology.
• Contribute to teaching and mentorship of students in kinesiology.
• Engage in service on Faculty-related committees.

Skills

Quantitative focus

Biostatistics

Research excellence

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Closing Date : 01 / 23 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.

Department : Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in biostatistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistical sciences, kinesiology, or a related health-focused field with a strong emphasis on biostatistics, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

The successful candidate will have a strong quantitative focus (e.g., biostatistics) and a demonstrated ability to apply these skills to problems related to kinesiology, specifically the study of human movement and knowledge about physical activity, health, and their interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and develop an outstanding, original, and externally funded research programme. Evidence of ongoing excellent research productivity and research excellence will be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, external research funding, distinguished awards and accolades, transformations in practice or policy, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate kinesiology program teaching and student mentorship and to increase opportunities for kinesiology students to conduct research in associated areas of scholarship. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

The candidate is expected to contribute to service through engagement on Faculty-related committees.

We seek exceptional candidates who would complement our existing strengths and expand upon collaborations with colleagues in the Faculty, University, and related research community. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of these criteria, as they relate to each candidate’s area of inquiry.

The selection process will be based on scholarship, interviews, research seminar, and meetings with faculty and students.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 23, 2025.

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.

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.