Assistant Professor - Association Of Volunteers - Maureen & Philip Green Chair In Health Equity

Date Posted: 09/17/2024
Closing Date: 01/15/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 38895
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) and Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty position in the area of Health Equity at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. This is a joint appointment between IHPME (51%) and PHS (49%). The successful candidate may be named to the Association of Volunteers – Maureen & Philip Green Chair in Health Equity (joint between the University of Toronto and Women’s College Hospital) for a five-year, renewable term following a favorable review.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. 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.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or doctoral equivalent (e.g., MD & MSc, MD & MPH) in a field related to health equity by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Areas of health equity may be focused on specific communities (Indigenous or Black communities, for example) including but not limited to: epidemiology, sociology, psychology, health services research, health equity, Indigenous studies, Black studies, etc. Candidates must also have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

Applicants must demonstrate expert knowledge in health equity and will have expertise in the application of qualitative or quantitative methods, generation of health/health care data, or evaluation of evidence-based interventions that results in impact through change of practice, policy, or outcomes to reduce health inequities. Experience and demonstrated interest in the development of novel tools and methods for health equity data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation are also a requirement. If applicable, the successful candidate will also have demonstrated conversance with Indigenous research frameworks and Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing.

The position is open with respect to substantive focus in various areas of health equity including but not limited to: mental health care, maternal/child health, health system equity, health system performance measurement, public health policy, health service access, etc.

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.

The successful candidate must have a strong record of community-driven research excellence and ethical engagement and collaboration with communities, organizations, and institutions. This can be demonstrated by impactful community collaboration deliverables.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the potential for developing a competitive and externally funded research program, and to develop an innovative, independent and inclusive program of scholarship that emphasizes equity, community building and partnerships both within and outside of the University.

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.

The applicant should have capacity to work with other health equity scholars (Indigenous or Black scholars, for example) and the ability to mentor trainees. An important facet of the position is to build research capacity in health equity especially through collaboration, training and mentorship.

The successful applicant will contribute to the graduate educational programs, as well as other research and professional programs in IHPME and PHS. The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory and upper-level courses, including courses related to health equity and qualitative/mixed-methods. Examples could include Indigenous Health and Health Systems, Black Health and Health Systems, and Quantitative/Qualitative Methods in Indigenous Health Research. The candidate may also have the opportunity to be involved with undergraduate teaching.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.