Assistant Professor of Biology

Date Posted: 09/28/2025
Closing Date: 12/08/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44047
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Anthropology / Institute of Forensic Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

The Department of Anthropology and the Institute of Forensic Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Forensic Biology. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Anthropology (51%) and the Institute of Forensic Sciences (49%). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

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.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or closely related field (by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter).

• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching, with emphasis on forensic genetics.

• Demonstrated expertise in Forensic Biology with a proven record (or trajectory) of professional practice including:

  • Forensic laboratory experience, and/or

  • Professional forensic activities (casework, court testimony, or equivalent).

• Evidence of research excellence through publications, research statement, conference presentations, awards, and strong reference letters.

• Evidence of teaching excellence through accomplishments, teaching dossier, evaluations, and/or related activities (e.g., student mentorship, workshops, seminars, excellent presentations/posters).

Preferred expertise includes:

• Laboratory analysis of forensic biological evidence and crime scene investigation

• Forensic serology and basic serology techniques

• Forensic DNA profiling

• DNA extraction and quantitation methods

• PCR; SNP genotyping (Real Time PCR, Luminex)

• STR genotyping (capillary sequencer, primer design)

• Sanger sequencing and massively parallel sequencing (sequencing by synthesis)

• Experience with Illumina platforms and chemistries (preferred)

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Institute and Department

The Institute of Forensic Sciences at UTM provides students with training in scientific analysis, theory, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques, with programs in forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology.

The Department of Anthropology offers research and teaching expertise across biological, archaeological, linguistic, and socio-cultural anthropology.

For more information, please visit:

• Institute of Forensic Sciences: utm.utoronto.ca/forensic

• Department of Anthropology: utm.utoronto.ca/anthropology

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level, establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program, and collaborate across tri-campus departments. A graduate-level cross-appointment will be pursued upon hiring.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

UTM is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. With a diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience teaching or mentoring diverse student groups.

Applicants must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). This may include, but is not limited to:

• Teaching that incorporates underrepresented communities

• Developing inclusive pedagogies

• Collaboration/engagement with underrepresented groups

• Mentoring students from equity-seeking groups

Application Instructions

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applications must include:

• Cover letter

• Current curriculum vitae

• Research statement (current and future interests)

• Recent writing sample

• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations or equivalent evidence of teaching excellence)

• EDI statement (as outlined above)

Applicants must provide contact details of three referees. References will be automatically solicited within 48 hours of submission. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring referees provide letters (on letterhead, dated, signed) by the closing date.

Deadline: All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by December 8, 2025, 11:59PM ET.

Contact: Chair of UTM Anthropology – anthrochair.utm@utoronto.ca

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging to 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.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community. We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will provide accommodations as required throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process.

If you require accommodations at any stage, please contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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