Date Posted: 09/28/2025 DescriptionThe 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
Preferred expertise includes:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. About the Institute and DepartmentThe 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:
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 InclusionUTM 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:
Application InstructionsAll qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applications must include:
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 StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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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