Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Contractually Limited Term Appointment - Analytical Chemistry

Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 08/10/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 47736
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream, Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time, three-year contractually limited term appointment (CLTA), teaching stream position in the area of Analytical Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Chemistry or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in Analytical Chemistry. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths (www.chemistry.utoronto.ca).

Candidates must have demonstrated teaching excellence and have teaching experience in a degree granting program at the undergraduate program level. This experience may include lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development activities, and development of online material/lectures. Experience in coordinating laboratories and supervising teaching assistants at the university level would be an asset. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to novel and impactful pedagogical methods, and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, grants, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference. The teaching dossier includes a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities, which can include superior performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and coordinate analytical chemistry courses at the undergraduate levels in the Department of Chemistry including lecture and laboratory components of these courses where required. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct course and curriculum development in the courses they teach, including renewal of lecture and laboratory materials.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit www.chemistry.utoronto.ca.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by August 10, 2026. All application materials must be submitted online.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. 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. Applicants must submit the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• a complete current curriculum vitae;
• a complete teaching dossier, including

• a statement of teaching philosophy,
• sample course syllabi – especially those related to the teaching of analytical chemistry,
• a statement regarding career goals, and teaching evaluations,
• teaching evaluations;

• an equity and diversity statement as outlined below; and
• the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Lisa Ngo at chem.chairassist@utoronto.ca.

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 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 http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.