Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Design and Production

 

Date Posted: 08/05/2021
Closing Date: 12/15/2021, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 9881
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

 

Description:

 

THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE NEW CLOSING DATE OF DECEMBER 15, 2021

 

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time teaching stream appointment in the area of Design and Interactive Media Production at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream. The anticipated position start date is July 1, 2022 or shortly thereafter. 

 

Candidates must have a PhD in digital media, communication or a user-centred design field by the appointment start date, or shortly thereafter. Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry is required and can be demonstrated through a strong teaching dossier that includes teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference.  

 

We are looking for candidates whose academic work and practice focuses on design pedagogy and digital media production. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated hands-on experience in teaching and development of design and production of interactive digital media as well as designing curricula around these skillsets to complement our existing strengths. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching and lab development, pedagogical research on lab/studio pedagogy that may include innovative teaching and assessment methods emphasizing the connections between design thinking, production, UI design & analysis and broader curriculum development. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to improving their pedagogical practices, and an interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. 

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Tracey Bowen, Acting ICCIT Director at iccit.utm@utoronto.ca. 

 

ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and Communication. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit.

 

To be considered for this position, all application materials, including reference letters, must be submitted online by December 15, 2021.

 

Applications must include the documents listed below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials in PDF/MS Word format, with naming convention as follows:

LastnameFirstname_CV.pdf, LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.:

• Attachment 1: CV
• Attachment 2: Cover Letter
• Attachment 3: Statement of Pedagogy
• Attachment 4: Writing Sample demonstrating experience with design and production
• Attachment 5: Writing sample demonstrating experience with the scholarship of teaching
• Attachment 6: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, to include a strong teaching statement, list of courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary)

 

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 once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date, December 15, 2021. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

 

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have any questions about this position, please contact iccit.utm@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.

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Clinical Dentistry

 

Date Posted: 11/02/2021
Closing Date: 01/31/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 17664
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Faculty of Dentistry
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

 

The Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Clinical Dentistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and will begin on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

 

Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree by the time of appointment, as well as documented experience of at least one year of teaching in a field of clinical dentistry as an appointed faculty member at an accredited dental school recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or the Commission on Dental Accreditation in the United States. The successful candidate must hold a current general certificate of registration with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario at the time of the appointment and must have at least five years of experience in clinical practice.

We seek enthusiastic and innovative individuals with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, as well as a demonstrated ability to enhance the domestic and international reputation of our programs and significantly add to the quality of the student experience. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practice, and must provide evidence of pedagogical/professional development through their application materials. Additionally, candidates must have teaching experience in restorative dentistry as well as an additional field of clinical dentistry. Demonstration of lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and clinical supervision are required. Evidence of teaching excellence and a commitment to pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below), awards and accolades, and conference presentations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (to include a teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and teaching evaluations).

 

If you have questions about this position, please contact the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Dentistry at dean@dentistry.utoronto.ca.

 

All application materials must be submitted online.

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 or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

 

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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by January 31, 2022.

For more information on the Faculty of Dentistry, please visit our website at www.dentistry.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.

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Assistant Professor - Restorative Dentistry

 

Date Posted: 11/03/2021
Closing Date: 02/15/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 17181
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Faculty of Dentistry
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

 

The Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Restorative Dentistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

 

Applicants must have a DDS/DMD/BDS degree and a PhD in restorative dentistry or related field, at the time of appointment, as well as a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate must be eligible for or currently hold either a general or academic certificate of registration with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and must have at least one year of clinical practice experience. The Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto is seeking research excellence in restorative dentistry or a related field, and the successful candidate will participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing Faculty research strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

 

Candidates should currently be engaged in active research with evidence of grant-supported research and publication of research activity. Evidence of excellence in research is required, as demonstrated by the publication of papers in top-tier field relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences in the field, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees. 

Teaching excellence is required as evidenced by the teaching dossier including a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials and teaching evaluations, and strong letters of reference, as well as the demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate program level as evidenced in the materials submitted for review as part of the application. 

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, research dossier (to include a research statement, impact, and other significant contributions), a sample(s) of recent scholarly work (article or book chapter), and a teaching dossier (to include a teaching statement, sample syllabi, course materials, and teaching evaluations).

 

If you have questions about this position, please contact the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Dentistry at dean@dentistry.utoronto.ca.

 

All application materials must be submitted online.

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 or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

 

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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by February 15, 2022.

For more information on the Faculty of Dentistry, please visit our website at www.dentistry.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.

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Assistant Professor - Environmental Microbiology

 

Date Posted: 10/05/2021
Closing Date: 12/16/2021, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 15308
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

 

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 area of Environmental Microbiology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a discipline related to the position as described by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research focuses on microbial processes of importance to one or more of the following: biogeochemical cycling, carbon sequestration, waste management, environmental remediation, ecological restoration or green chemistry. The successful applicant’s teaching and research interests would complement and enhance our existing strengths (see https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/faculty) and might lead to new directions within the Department . The candidate’s expertise would bridge existing research gaps and would naturally augment training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. 

 

The environmental major and specialist undergraduate programs in DPES are growing rapidly. We seek a tenure-stream faculty that will fill the teaching and research gaps in the area of Environmental Microbiology. The scope of this position will primarily meet the needs of our recently modified specialist program in Global Environmental Change, which encompasses the science surrounding how humans are profoundly impacting the natural world. The academic design of the Global Environmental Change program draws upon the impressive expertise of core faculty in the fields of biogeochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, ecology, limnology, environmental or biological chemistry, uncertainty analysis and modelling at varying scales from local to global. This position would contribute to the breadth of the environmental biology curriculum and the successful candidate will be expected to serve as a leader of research initiatives at University of Toronto and to train graduate students through our graduate program in Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

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 of high standing.

 

Evidence of excellence in teaching is provided through a listing of teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and a teaching dossier, which must include: a coherent statement of teaching philosophy; sample course syllabi either of courses delivered by the candidate, or planned for the future; and teaching evaluations. Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

The appointment is in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences with full membership in the tri-campus Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in our major and specialist programs in environmental science in DPES and will have opportunities to build new graduate courses in the Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. The ability to teach classes in microbial diversity/ecology and on the analysis of microbiomes will be an asset. DPES is committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching. For more information about the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, please visit http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/.

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; up to three samples of recent scholarly work; and a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement/philosophy, sample course syllabi, and teaching evaluations.

 

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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

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 or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rose Jones via email at rosa.jones@utoronto.ca.

 

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by 11:59 PM EST on December 16, 2021.

 

 

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.

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Conservation and Biodiversity

 

Date Posted: 10/05/2021
Closing Date: 12/16/2021, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 15306
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

 

Description:

 

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the broader area of Conservation and Biodiversity. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and will commence on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a discipline related to the position by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates with expertise in teaching conservation and biodiversity broadly, with specific expertise in one or more of the following emerging fields in biodiversity and conservation: 1) biodiversity conservation in urban, peri-urban, and natural environments; 2) theory and application of biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships; 3) conservation of functional, phylogenetic, or taxonomic diversity to enhance ecosystem multifunctionality; 4) mitigating the impacts of invasive species on biodiversity; 5) restoration of degraded landscapes; and 6) societal and evidence-based policy engagement with biodiversity and conservation science.

 

Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of on-line material, lectures, and assignments. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry as well as active participation in teaching-related scholarly activities. Candidates must have teaching interests that complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

 

This faculty position will primarily support our highly successful professional Masters of Environmental Science (M.Env.Sci.) program, a 12-month professional program that trains practitioners in environmental science to meet the needs of industry, governments, and environmental policy/education organizations. One of the fields of study of the M.Env.Sci. program is the Conservation and Biodiversity (CB) stream, which has been offered since 2014 and trains professionals in the application of ecological theory and principles to real-world conservation challenges. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary content, non-thesis options and specialized coursework, young professionals are provided with the tools and knowledge they will need for productive careers. Within the CB stream of the M.Env.Sc. program, the successful candidate will be expected to expand the breadth of our course offerings and training opportunities to include emerging fields in biodiversity and conservation (as described above), serve as a leader of teaching initiatives at University of Toronto, and train graduate students. Therefore, working relationships with governmental, non-governmental, or educational organizations in the biodiversity and conservation sector, experience securing pedagogical funding or executing pedagogical research, and experience supervising graduate students, are considered assets.

 
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching, and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry. This will be demonstrated by application material (described in detail below) that clearly outlines and presents the candidate’s teaching-related accomplishments, philosophy, awards and accolades, and presentations at significant conferences. Strong endorsements from referees of high standing that specifically highlight the candidate’s teaching abilities are also required. Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

The appointment is in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences with full membership in the tri-campus Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will primarily teach graduate courses, but will also have opportunities to build new undergraduate courses in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. DPES is committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research. For more information about the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, please visit https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a complete teaching dossier to include a strong teaching philosophy statement, sample course syllabi (delivered or planned), teaching evaluations, and samples of recent teaching-related scholarly work related to the position.

 

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 after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

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 or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rose Jones via email at rosa.jones@utoronto.ca. 

 

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by 11:59 PM EST on December 16, 2021.

 

 

 

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.

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