Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Term Appointment and Professorship - AI in Medicine

The Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM) in conjunction with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.  The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology and will also be eligible to hold a leadership position with T-CAIREM as the Temerty Professorship in AI Research and Education in Medicine, a University Named Professorship.  The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor for a five-year term.  The expected start date is July 1, 2022, ending June 30, 2027.

We seek applications from candidates with expertise in the development, application, and commercialization of machine learning/deep learning methodologies in medicine. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and build upon our existing strengths in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.

Applicants must have a MD degree with certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its equivalent in any area of medicine and has expertise in computer science, data science, statistics, or related field.  Alternatively, applicants must have a PhD in computer science or related discipline, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.  An MD who has been leading an independent AI-based algorithm development research program is preferred.  Applicants will have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.  Individuals with specialized expertise in commercialization are especially encouraged to apply.  Candidates must highlight their commercialization experience in addition to their teaching and research experience in their application materials.

The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead an innovative, independent, competitive, and externally funded research program of an international caliber that focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence to transform health. Further, preference will be given to candidates with experience in commercialization of technologies involving artificial intelligence. For appropriate candidates, cross-appointments to University of Toronto’s affiliated academic hospitals may be available. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by a record of contributions and publications in leading journals and/or conferences in the field or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, awards and accolades, with strong endorsements by referees of high international standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees.  Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto is an international leader in computing, medical research, and education.  The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to engage with our AI in medicine community, mentor emerging leaders in AI in medicine, and conduct world-class research related to artificial intelligence in medicine.  This will be accomplished through direct collaboration with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology and Temerty Faculty of Medicine clinicians and scientists.  Additional information may be found at https://tcairem.utoronto.ca/ and https://www.lmp.utoronto.ca.  The city of Toronto is also home to data intensive research centres such as Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, world-class AI centres such as the Vector Institute, and leading hospitals that collaborate closely with University of Toronto faculty and researchers.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online via https://jobs.utoronto.ca.  Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement outlining previous and current research and future research plans, and 4) up to three representative publications, as well as 5) a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above, and 6) a statement of contributions or plans to equity and diversity (as outlined below).

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching, and service bear out our commitment to equity.  Candidates therefore must submit a 1-page statement of contributions or plans to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to):  research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references.  The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee once an application is submitted (this happens overnight).  Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. 

Application materials, including reference letters, must be received by March 22, 2022.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.  Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields.  Please combine additional application materials into one file in PDF format.  If you have any questions about this position, please contact Zoryana Salo at zoryana.salo@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
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, LGBTQ2S+ 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.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.