Western University's School of Health Studies invites applications from exceptional scholars for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Limited-Term (five years). The School of Health Studies, one of seven schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), is home to a large undergraduate Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) program, and contributes to the Faculty wide Health & Rehabilitation Sciences graduate program and the Advanced Health Care Practice graduate program and the Interfaculty Program in Public Health.
The School of Health Studies is a leader in interdisciplinary impactful and international research, education and knowledge mobilization regarding health and wellbeing. Our mission is to nurture the creativity and critical thinking of tomorrow’s global leaders in health and wellbeing. Our innovative research programs address health and wellbeing across the life course including marginalized populations in general. Our undergraduate BHSc curriculum provides students with foundational and specialized training in the six dimensions of health (personal, mental, interpersonal, ecological, sociocultural, sociopolitical) studied through the lens of equity and social justice. The interdisciplinary focus of SHS is unique in FHS making it an ideal place to examine rapidly evolving health environments and diverse health-related experiences. We are engaged in international research and scholarly activity in areas such as health promotion, health policy, public health, law, health equity and sustainability, and digital health.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to contribute to a diverse academic community and the SHS Strategic Plan. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in the health sciences (e.g., health sciences, public health, bioethics, social epidemiology etc.). We are seeking applicants conducting research in Canada and/or globally on health emergencies (for example but not restricted to): infectious disease outbreaks, climate change, opioid crisis, famine, war, and engage in ethical analysis (including a focus on equity). Each position will have a workload of 40% Teaching, 40% Research, and 20% Service. Successful candidates will have opportunities to collaborate with FHS’s research Centres and Institutes (e.g. Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy). Applicants must be committed to providing high quality, innovative and contemporary teaching and mentoring at graduate and undergraduate levels, in line with Western’s Data Strategy as well as its Indigenous Strategic Plan.
The effective date of these appointment is July 1, 2025, or as negotiated. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff, and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence, and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application package, as a single PDF file, containing the following:
• Application for Full-Time Faculty Position: http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf
• Cover letter that outlines their interest and qualifications for the role, and a statement on Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion in relation to their teaching and research
• Curriculum vitae
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience, research accomplishments, and future research plans, and
• Names and contact information of three academic references
The application package can be submitted via email to:
Dr. Rachel Forrester-Jones, Director and Professor
School of Health Studies
Faculty of Health Sciences
222 – Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9
shsdir@uwo.ca
The deadline for receipt of applications is December 9, 2024. Please quote number HS-277 for this position 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 Dr. Rachel Forrester-Jones, Director and Professor, School of Health Studies at shsdir@uwo.ca.