Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Operations Management and Statistics
Taleo Requisition #1904127/Divisional ID #OPS18-2
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of Operations Management and Statistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an expected start date of July 1, 2020.
Applicants must have a PhD degree, with a specialization in Operations, Statistics, or related disciple by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. We seek enthusiastic and innovative individuals pursuing an award-winning career in university teaching, whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellent teaching, a commitment to excellence in pedagogical practices and teaching innovation, and an interest in teaching-related scholarly activities in the areas of operations, data analytics, and statistics.
The successful applicant will demonstrate mastery of their subject area and will possess a strong demonstrated ability to integrate theory and practice through effective communication and presentation skills to stimulate and challenge the intellectual capacity of students. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Experience in teaching both undergraduate and graduate students in a management program, and in organizing project-based activities, is desirable.
Excellence in teaching and pedagogical practices can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (which should include excellent course evaluations, a coherent teaching statement linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practice, and sample syllabi and course materials), as well as strong endorsements by referees of high international standing, reflecting on both excellent teaching and evidence of commitment to pedagogical enquiry and teaching innovation.
The successful applicant may be expected to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate level courses in the areas of operations, data analytics and statistics, contribute to the ongoing improvement of the curriculum, and facilitate linkages with the business community.
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto is Canada's largest university and has an international research reputation. The Rotman School operates an undergraduate Commerce program, a full-time, part-time, and executive MBA program, a Master of Management Analytics, a Ph.D., and other programs. We attract outstanding students and place them with leading institutions, corporations and consulting firms. The breadth of programs offers a wide array of teaching opportunities.
Rotman is situated in the heart of Canada's corporate and financial center, and the world's most diverse city. Rotman's core values reflect this diversity and, as such, we are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience and interest in promoting a diverse and inclusive research and teaching environment. For more information about the Rotman School and its core values, please visit: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Connect/AboutRotman/OurValues
All qualified applicants are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. No paper applications or supporting documents will be accepted. A completed application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (to include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and course materials, and course evaluations).
Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference, including at least one primarily addressing the candidate's teaching, sent directly by the referee via email (on letterhead and signed), by the closing date, November 18, 2019, to:
Email: omstat-recruit@rotman.utoronto.ca
Opher Baron
Professor and Recruiting Committee Chair, Operations Management and Statistics
Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact omstat-recruit@rotman.utoronto.ca
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by November 18, 2019, 23:59, Eastern Standard Time.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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