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<p style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,78,121);letter-spacing:0.25pt">Assistant Professor – </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,78,121)">Artificial
Intelligence in Psychological Science</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(31,78,121);letter-spacing:0.25pt"><span></span></span></b></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University
of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream faculty position
in the area of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Science. The
appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated
start date of July 1, 2026. <span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This
search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively
promote diversity among our community members (</span><a href="https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/policies/equity-diversity-and-excellence-statement-december-14-2006" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence</span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">). 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.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Candidates
must have earned a PhD degree in Psychology<span style="color:rgb(91,155,212)"> </span>or
a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a
demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates
whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing </span><a href="https://www.psych.utoronto.ca/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">departmental
strengths</span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.<span><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span></span>The successful
candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and
to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research
program.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Candidates must provide evidence of research
excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked
and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high
international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at
significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from
referees.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We seek
candidates whose research integrates psychology with advances in AI and
complements our core areas: developmental psychology; perception, cognition,
and cognitive neuroscience; social and personality psychology; or behavioural
neuroscience. Possible foci include AI applications in big data analysis
(social), brain and thought process modeling (developmental, cognitive
neuroscience), or multi-unit activity networking (behavioural neuroscience).
Topics may also include human–machine interaction in a technologically
augmented society, such as cognitive challenges of VR/AR or self-driving
vehicles, and trust in generative AI content. Expertise in
computational/quantitative modeling and teaching in statistics at the
undergraduate and/or graduate level is especially welcome. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applicants are encouraged to review the
research and teaching profiles of current faculty members. In your cover
letter, please indicate into which of the above-mentioned research directions
your own research profile would fall. Please visit our home page: Department of
Psychology, </span><a href="http://www.psych.utoronto.ca" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.psych.utoronto.ca</span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Evidence
of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and
the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials,
and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in
teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as
strong letters of reference. 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. <span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The successful candidate will undertake
undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities on the University’s STG
CAMPUS (downtown Toronto). </span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
successful candidate will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class
scholars at Canada’s leading university. The University of Toronto offers a
wide range of opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research
and teaching, the excitement of working with a highly diverse student
population and actively encourages innovative scholarship. The Greater Toronto
Area offers amazing cultural and demographic diversity and one of the highest
standards of living in the world. <span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">All
qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants
must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement
outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a
teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and
teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching
related activities as listed above.</span><span><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a name="m_-3977666020964489493__Hlk197519613"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Equity, diversity and inclusion are
essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s </span></a><a href="https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/policies/equity-diversity-and-excellence-statement-december-14-2006" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence</span></span><span></span></a><span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. We seek candidates who share these
values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their
commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the
promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.</span></span><span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p style="line-height:107%;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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 within 48 hours after an application is
submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit
recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More
details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are
available in the </span><a href="https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">candidate FAQ</span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.<span></span></span></p>

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guidelines can be found at </span><a href="https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">http://uoft.me/how-to-apply</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded
into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into
one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this
position, please </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;color:black;background:white">contact
Poppy Lockwood, Chair, Department of Psychology at </span><a href="mailto:psy.chair@utoronto.ca" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;background:white">psy.chair@utoronto.ca</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;color:rgb(85,85,85);background:white">.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">All
application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by
October 15, 2025. <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a
culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and
serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications
from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with
disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value
applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and
inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise
are essential to strengthening our academic mission.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">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 <span style="color:rgb(0,126,162)"><a href="http://uoft.me/UP" target="_blank">http://uoft.me/UP</a></span>.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br></p></div></div></div></div>