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Assistant Professor - Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Early Career Professor in ...

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University of Toronto
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Toronto, ON

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Job FieldThe Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of workplace mental health. The successful candidate will also be the inaugural Emily Geldsaler Grant Early Career Professor in Workplace Mental Health for the first three years of the appointment. The professorship may be renewed for an additional three years following a successful review. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date will be January 1, 2020.

We are seeking exceptional candidates with programs of research in workplace mental health from an occupational science and/or occupational therapy perspective, including programs of study at any of the following levels: organizational, population, policy, service delivery and individual. Research must emphasize workplace mental health and may include the following: mental health promotion and illness prevention in the workplace; work integration for populations who have been marginalized from the workplace; promising practices in return to work, transitions to school, work or volunteerism; work-related policy; organizational culture; and combating stigma in the workplace, or related programs of study.

Applicants must have a PhD in occupational science or occupational therapy, rehabilitation, social or health science, or a related field at the time of appointment; will be within 10 years of completion of their academic training; will have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent, such as a scientist role at a university or research institute, for a minimum of one year; and will be registered or eligible to register with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an innovative, outstanding, independent and productive program of research at the highest international level that is funded by competitive external grants.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of excellence in research, innovative scholarship and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Excellence in research will be demonstrated through a growing record of first authored publications in leading international and discipline related refereed journals; principal, co-principal, or co-investigator roles in grants; the current and projected program of research; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; as well as strong endorsements by referees of high standing. Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments in an entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy program; the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample syllabi or other teaching materials, and teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto provides the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. The University is affiliated with nine fully affiliated hospitals and research institutes and 27 affiliated community hospitals and health care sites and institutions, and enjoys partnerships with many cognate departments and community organizations. For more information about the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, please visit our website http://ot.utoronto.ca.

All qualified persons are invited to apply by clicking on the link below.

Applications should include a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent article-length publication; and a teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi or other teaching materials, and teaching evaluations. All application materials must be submitted online.

Applicants must arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referee via email (on letterhead and signed) to ot.chair@utoronto.ca by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have questions about this position, please contact ot.chair@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by October 15, 2019.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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



Job Field: Tenure Stream
Department: Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Job Posting: Aug 23, 2019
Job Closing: Oct 15, 2019

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

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Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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