Date Posted: 10/30/2026Closing Date: 01/06/2027, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 48800Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream continuingFaculty/Division: University of Toronto MississaugaDepartment: Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto MississaugaCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga UTMExisting Vacancy: Yes 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 strong 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
