Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Nursing - Toronto, ON

Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Nursing - Toronto, ON

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to three full-time continuing teaching stream appointments in Nursing. These appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

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 to apply.

The Position

Applicants must have an entry-to-practice degree (BScN or MN) in Nursing, as well as a doctoral degree (PhD or DN) in Nursing or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. The Faculty seeks applications from individuals with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in a range of classroom, online, and practice settings, including lecture preparation and delivery and curriculum development in a degree granting program. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. Preference will be given to candidates whose demonstrated teaching and/or clinical expertise focuses on mental health, care of older adults, or simulation pedagogy in nursing education. Applicants with recent clinical nursing practice experience, including as a nurse practitioner, are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. All applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, 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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a complete teaching dossier which includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course outlines and materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; a 1-2 page statement outlining experience working with, teaching, or mentoring/supervising diverse groups or diverse students and contributions to fostering diversity on campus, and within the curriculum or nursing profession; and a statement outlining current and future teaching-related scholarly activities.

If you have questions about this position, please contact dean.nursing@utoronto.ca. All application materials must be submitted online. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the FAQs.

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.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by March 5, 2025.

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

Diversity Statement
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.

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.

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.