The University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Earth Science at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective 1 July 2009. Applications will be accepted in all areas of Earth Science but preference will be given to candidates with research interests in structural geology or tectonics that would complement existing expertise in the areas of geophysics, petrology, paleoclimatology, precambrian geology and astronomy. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Earth Science or allied field, a strong academic background, an excellent research record and potential for excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an active and innovative research program as well as teach Earth Science at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be located in the Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga and will also be a full member of the Graduate Department of Geology, University of Toronto.

Applications will be accepted until 31 October 2008. We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm. Refer to job number 0801048. (No email applications will be accepted). If you are unable to apply online (or alternatively have large documents to send), please submit your application and other materials to Chair, Earth Science Search Committee at the address listed below. Applicants should provide a current Curriculum Vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, an outline of their proposed research, and should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent on their behalf to:
   Chair, Earth Science Search Committee
   Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences
   South Building 4037A University of Toronto Mississauga
   Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6 Canada

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Further information can be found at www.utm.utoronto.ca/cps and www.geology.utoronto.ca/.