The Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biological and Diagnostic Sciences, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in Oral Microbiology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, and will begin on July 1, 2010. We seek highly motivated candidates with research interests focusing on prokaryotic microbiology related to any aspects of oral health science. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have a record of discipline-specific postdoctoral research training by the time of appointment. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required.

Applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing cross-disciplinary research in the health sciences and leading a grant-funded research program that promotes collaboration with other University of Toronto departments and departments at other universities. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a statement concerning their research and teaching interests (3-5 pages in length). Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to: Dr. G. Bradley, Associate Dean, Biological and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1G6. Email: grace.bradley@dentistry.utoronto.ca. Applications will be received until January 15, 2010.

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 further diversification of ideas. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority