Anthropology ofertas em Canadá

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - CLTA - Biomedical Anthropology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). The appointment is a three-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 and end date of June 30, 2029.

Date Posted: 09/25/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44378
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream, Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: University of Toronto Scarborough: Department of Anthropology
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

The successful candidate will join a four-field Department of Anthropology and be expected to teach a variety of courses in Medical Anthropology, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Introductory Archaeology. Teaching duties include lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, development of online materials/lectures, and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical inquiry and teaching-related scholarly activities. The appointment will include teaching responsibilities in areas such as Human Biology and Biomedical Anthropology, with emphasis on contemporary human variation, zoonotic diseases, growth and development, adaptation, disease distribution, public health, population biology, and bioinformatics. The successful candidate should be prepared to contribute to department strengths and to teach across a range of courses.

Evidence of teaching excellence may be demonstrated through the teaching dossier (including required materials listed below), teaching accomplishments, awards, conference presentations, letters of reference, student mentorship, workshops or seminars, and other related activities.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Anthropology or a closely related discipline by appointment time or shortly thereafter, with a proven record of teaching excellence. Candidates should have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and online material creation. A demonstrated commitment to pedagogical inquiry and teaching-related scholarly activities is required. Equity and diversity contributions are essential; candidates should be prepared to submit a 1–2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity in their application.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service reflect our commitment to equity. Applicants should provide a 1–2 page statement on equity and diversity covering topics such as inclusive pedagogies, mentoring of underrepresented groups, and research focusing on underrepresented communities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment is at UTSC, a research-intensive campus with interdisciplinary opportunities and a diverse student body. For more information about the Department of Anthropology at UTSC, see the department home page available on the UTSC site.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting: a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a complete teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching accomplishments); and an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement. Applicants must provide the names and contact information for three references. Letters of reference will be solicited automatically as part of the application process; at least one reference should primarily address teaching. Details on the reference process are provided in the candidate FAQ. Submission guidelines are available at the university apply site. Applications should be uploaded in the dedicated fields, combined into one or two PDFs if possible. For questions about the position, contact the Chair’s Assistant at the provided UTSC email address.

All application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by November 10, 2025. Canadians and permanent residents may receive priority consideration.

Diversity statements are part of the application. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. The diversity statement should reflect a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a respectful, collegial learning environment.

The University strives to be an accessible and inclusive community. The university adheres to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact the UTSC Careers team.