Date Posted: 10/07/2026Closing Date: 11/23/2026, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 49621Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream continuingFaculty/Division: University of Toronto ScarboroughDepartment: University of Toronto Scarborough: Department of Physical and Environmental SciencesCampus: University of Toronto Scarborough UTSCExisting Vacancy: Yes POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences DPES at the University of Toronto Scarborough UTSC invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the field of Food Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Food Studies or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Food Studies. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The proposed position would add to the existing departmental research performed within the Food and Environmental Studies discipline. This discipline incorporates a humanities and social science focus within the broader science department. Demonstrated commitment to the interdisciplinary field of Food Studies through scholarship, teaching, and professional activity is essential. We look for a scholar conducting culturally aware, community-engaged research with global scope. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked Food Studies journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement that outlines a high quality and innovative multi-year research plan; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier including the required materials outlined below, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities, and strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor in kitchen, farm, or lecture contexts, 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 to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research in the broad area of food and sustainability, with clear connection to the impact of environmental factors on food and culinary practices. They will also establish an outstanding, com
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