Job offer: Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Job description
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Western University is seeking an emerging academic with an established program of research in an area of Advanced Health Care Practice (AHCP). This appointment will be Probationary (tenure- track) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be appointed in one of the six Schools within the Faculty (Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Studies, Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy), depending on the applicant’s area of research application and discipline. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023, or as negotiated. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Faculty is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit. FHS delivers undergraduate programs in three Schools, and graduate programs in six disciplines, while offering a unique learning experience that enables students to develop a comprehensive understanding of health-related issues affecting people in all corners of the world. A spirit of collaboration has become part of the fabric of the Faculty and helps bring together world-class researchers and teachers across its six schools. The Faculty also has large Faculty-wide interdisciplinary graduate programs including the Health & Rehabilitation Sciences program, and the Advanced Health Care Practice (AHCP) program. FHS has four signature research areas, and four Research Centres: Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, International Centre for Olympic Studies, and the National Centre for Audiology. The Faculty has more than 3,700 undergraduate students and more than 1000 graduate students (including 200+ PhD students).
The first program of its kind in Canada, the AHCP program is a one-year (three terms) course-based master’s program that uses primarily online education, supplemented with in-person residency periods, where appropriate. The AHCP program offers two degrees and eight Fields of study: a Master of Health Sciences in 1) Health Equity and Sustainability and 2) Applied Health Sciences; or a Master of Clinical Science in 1) Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2) Interprofessional Pain Management, 3) Clinical Epidemiology and Research Management, 4) Wound Healing, 5) Sport and Exercise Medicine, and 6) Upper Extremity Rehabilitation. The program is interprofessional, based on adult and active learning principles, and consolidates learning through experiential capstone projects with community partners.
Mandate
The successful candidate will hold a PhD and will have a background in a health-related discipline such as Health Sciences/Studies, Nursing, Kinesiology, or Rehabilitation Sciences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated 1) a track record of excellence in research related to the AHCP program including but not limited to external funding, peer- reviewed publications, and national/international exposure through conference presentation, as appropriate for their stage of career; 2) varied experiences in online and in-person teaching, and enthusiasm for quality and innovative educational practices. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and scholarship are aligned with the Faculty/School research strengths. Evidence of leadership would be an asset. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to contribute substantively to an inclusive and diverse academic community.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach online and face-to face; lead a program of impactful research, including the acquisition of funding and dissemination of findings; and engage in service to the School and the Faculty of Health Sciences. In short, the successful candidate will be an academic with demonstrated teaching and research excellence, creativity, and leadership ability. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Information
Avec un financement annuel de la recherche de plus de 220 millions de dollars et une réputation internationale de réussite, l’Université Western se classe parmi les meilleures universités axées sur la recherche au Canada. Notre excellence en recherche élargit les connaissances et favorise la découverte avec des applications dans le monde réel. Western offre également une expérience de travail exceptionnelle , offrant des salaires concurrentiels , un large éventail de possibilités d’emploi et l’un des plus beaux campus du Canada. Les programmes d’éducation et de recherche sont soutenus par d’excellentes relations avec les organismes de soins de santé et communautaires de la ville et de la région. Le soutien au développement de la recherche est disponible par l’intermédiaire des écoles, de la Faculté et de l’Université. L’Université offre également des programmes visant à améliorer l’excellence en enseignement par l’entremise du Centre d’enseignement et d’apprentissage.
Submit your application
With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western University ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses. Educational and research programs are supported through excellent relationships with health care and community agencies in the city and region. Support for research development is available through the Schools, the Faculty, and University. The University also offers programs to enhance teaching excellence through the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application package, as a single PDF file, containing the following:
- Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form,
- Cover letter that outlines their interest, fit with the AHCP program and FHS, and qualifications for the role,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Teaching Dossier (inclusive of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence and experience with teaching strategies and innovations),
- Statement of research accomplishments, program of research with a proposed five-year plan,
- Statement on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization in relation to their research, teaching and/or,
- Names and contact information of three academic.
The application package can be submitted via email to:
Dr. S. Jayne Garland, Search Committee Chair Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building Faculty of Health Sciences
Western University London, Ontario N6A 3K7 c/o wechebot@uwo.ca.
The deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2023. Please quote HS-251 on all correspondence.
- Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
- The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Wanda Chebott, wechebot@uwo.ca.
