Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Pharmacy Education

University of Toronto

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Pharmacy Education

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University of Toronto

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Date Posted: 09/24/2024
Closing Date: 10/31/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39789
Job Category: Faculty – Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The (LDFP) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the areas of Pharmacy, Program Evaluation, and Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Education/Practice. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2025.Candidates must have completed both a BSc PHM or PharmD and PhD degree in Pharmacy, Data Sciences, Health Services, Pharmacy Education-oriented field by the time of appointment with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. All applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional practice experience or teaching experience in a degree granting program/post-secondary institution. Completion of at least a 1-year hospital or ambulatory care pharmacy residency is an asset.We seek enthusiastic and innovative candidates whose expertise and interests in teaching will readily build connections between basic sciences and clinical practice. To complement our , we are especially seeking candidates with strength in program evaluation and artificial intelligence.Candidates must have previous experience that includes a record of excellence in teaching in a degree-granting program/post-secondary institution, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development and implementation of online methods. Candidates should demonstrate the administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills required to coordinate large-size classes, experiential education and the skills necessary to work collaboratively with all members of the department.Evidence of excellence in teaching and commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry is required and can be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing specifically highlighting the candidate’s teaching abilities.A complete teaching dossier includes a teaching statement highlighting the applicant’s capacity to contribute to the LDFP excellence in educational scholarship and committed to pursue novel and innovative methods of thinking, teaching, and pedagogical inquiry; sample course syllabi and materials (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), course evaluations; and samples of recent teaching-related scholarly work related to the position.Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose teaching-related scholarship, teaching and service are aligned with our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore asked to include a statement discussing past, current and/or planned contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, public engagement activities that reach out to marginalized communities, and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.About the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and University of TorontoWith nearly 1,000 undergraduate and over 140 graduate students, the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is a recognized global leader in the fields of pharmacy education and research. Together, we are moving science and health through a focus on excellence and innovation. Consistently ranked as the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada and one of the top five in the world, we offer a vibrant community of world-leading professionals and researchers and endless opportunities for growth.We are located in the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District, a nexus of scientific innovation and entrepreneurial creativity. The University of Toronto and its affiliated hospitals and research institutes together constitute one of the top centers for biomedical research in the world with outstanding opportunities for collaborations leading to multi-disciplinary innovations.The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is home to the For more information on the LDFP and Programs offered including the PharmD, PharmD for Pharmacists, and Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences programs and others please visit our website: .Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below.Applications must include:

  • Cover letter
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • A complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement (3-page limit), sample course syllabi and materials, and course evaluations (outlined above)
  • An equity and diversity statement (outlined above; 1-page limit)

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 .Submission guidelines can be found at the following link: . 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 contactAll application materials, including letters of reference, must be received by October 31, 2024All 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 .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 .

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