Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
- Law, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Anthropology and the Institute of Forensic Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga invite applications for a full‑time teaching stream position in the area of Law, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, with an emphasis on teaching at the intersection of forensic science, legal processes, and the justice system. 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, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). 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.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD or equivalent degree in Law, Criminology or Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a closely related scientific field, or hold a law degree (LLB, JD, or LLM), by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and relevant professional experience in forensic science or a closely related field.

We welcome candidates with expertise in areas that connect forensic science with the justice system and the application of forensic science in legal contexts. We seek candidates whose teaching interests and expertise complement and enhance the existing strengths of the units.



Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree‑granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.

Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching‑related scholarly activities. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and robust letters of reference.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in pedagogy of forensic science or related disciplines, including experience developing and delivering courses that integrate forensic science theory, practice, and its application in professional contexts. Relevant professional experience in forensic science, the justice system, or related fields will be considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students in the Institute of Forensic Sciences. These courses may include program‑required courses at the first and/or second year level, as well as upper‑year undergraduate courses.



In addition, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Institute of Forensic Sciences through service and administrative activities, and to engage in undergraduate mentorship and research.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The salary range is $115,000 to $160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths in the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Department of Anthropology. For further information on the Institute of Forensic Sciences, please see https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/ and for the Department of Anthropology https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/anthropology/department-anthropology. The University of Toronto Mississauga's Institute of Forensic Sciences is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques., and emphasizes the integration of scientific methods with legal and investigative contexts, preparing students to apply forensic principles within the justice system. Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology.

For more information, see the UTM Institute of Forensic Sciences website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/. For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59pm on January

📌 Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto