Assistant Professor - Atmospheric-Hydrologic Processes and Infrastructure Design

The Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and the School of the Environment at the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full- time tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of interactions of atmospheric processes with land-surface and land-sea hydrologic processes and the impacts on infrastructure with a focus on climate change impacts on infrastructure. The appointment will be a joint appointment between the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering and the School of the Environment and is expected to begin September 1, 2023 or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have a PhD in civil engineering, or a related discipline, by the date of appointment with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Applicants must indicate how their expertise would complement and extend existing research and teaching in the environmental engineering and science areas and extend the impact of Civil & Mineral Engineering and the School of the Environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program. The candidate will also be involved in undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen connections between the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering and the School of the Environment through both teaching and research.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels must be demonstrated through a teaching statement (3 page limit) highlighting previous experience that can include leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor. Excellence in teaching may also be demonstrated through a teaching dossier/portfolio that includes sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), course evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Candidates must also 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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto hosts two highly ranked undergraduate programs, the Civil Engineering Program and the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program. We foster a world-class environment that excels in teaching, learning and research. The School of the Environment is an interdisciplinary hub within the Faculty of Arts & Science, bringing together multiple perspectives on today's pressing environmental challenges and running undergraduate and graduate programs in environment and sustainability. We're an interdisciplinary hub for researchers and students from many different disciplines spanning the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

The University of Toronto is located in Toronto, a large multicultural city offering many cultural, professional, and research opportunities. The student body at the University reflects the diversity of the city. The breadth of the University provides numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research.

All qualified applications are invited to apply online at https://jobs.utoronto.ca  search for job#31366.  Applications should be addressed to Professor Brent Sleep, Chair of the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, and must include: (i) a detailed curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter, (iii) a concise statement (3 pages maximum) of research interests, objectives and accomplishments, (iv) up to three examples of publications or working papers and (v) a teaching statement and other evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.

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 once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. These letters must comment on the applicant's experience and ability in teaching and research.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF format.

Please direct any questions to Professor Sleep at chair.civmin@utoronto.ca. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by June 2nd, 2023.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.