Assistant Professor - Health Professions & Practice

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 11/15/2024
Closing Date: 12/19/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39102
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Department of Health & Society
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Health and Society (DHS) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Health Professions and Practice. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., Nursing, Medicine, Rehabilitation Science, Health Services Research, Public Health, etc.) by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. A professional degree/qualification in a health science field (e.g., Nursing, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine) is also required. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience, a solid understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, and content expertise relevant to human development and aging. A research portfolio focusing on health professions and practice areas (e.g., interprofessional practice, health workforce, health professions in community and among older adults, transitions in care, healthcare system strategies for later stages in life, health professions education, practice-based strategies, etc.) is required. Teaching experience is essential, and curriculum or course development experience will be considered an asset. Strong professional, research, and academic networks are also advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to build strong connections with the new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH).
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and broaden our existing departmental and campus strengths and priorities. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent interdisciplinary research, 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, communication strategies that are accessible to the populations whom the research is intended to benefit, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, the submitted research statement, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Candidates must demonstrate teaching ability and the capacity to teach a range of courses in areas such as: community-based health and social care, professionalization of health professions, allied health professions, aging across the life course, Canadian healthcare policy, interprofessional healthcare, health equity, and healthcare systems assessment. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a strong 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 work as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.
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 must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions 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.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research and creative practice, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the world. The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive campus with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. Within the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Department of Health and Society is home to a diverse community of students, teachers, and researchers. Members of our growing department ask cutting-edge questions about health, disability, illness, and disease for locally and globally and from a range of disciplinary perspectives. For more information about the Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough, please visit our website.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a 2- to 3-page research statement outlining current and future research interests; 1 to 3 recent article-length publications; and a teaching dossier that includes a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; as well as an EDI statement as described above.
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 the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references 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 candidate FAQ.
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 Professor Michelle Silver, Department Chair, at dhs-chair@utsc.utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received no later than December 19, 2024.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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