Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Public Health
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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Public Health
The School of Public Health invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in public health. This position includes teaching, scholarly activity, and administrative work. This position involves the delivery of basic and advanced public health graduate courses in the professional and thesis degree programs and in the new Graduate Certificate Programs. The preferred candidate should possess expertise and experience in substantive public health areas, and have an established track record or potential for developing a strong program of research, with experience supervising graduate students in PhD and Masters levels.
We seek candidates who possess a PhD in substantive area(s) of public health including Public Health Systems and Leadership, or Social Justice and Health equity. In addition, we seek individuals with a track record that includes experience working in public health, ability to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in public health supported by grant funding and peer-reviewed publications; supervision of graduate students and several years of experience in teaching in relevant areas. The successful candidate will use a collaborative approach to help ensure the success of School’s programs, and lead in the development of a new courses, and/or certificate and degree programs.
Salary band for this position are as follows: Assistant Professor: $110,489-$139,049. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a pension plan, dental, health and extended vision care plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; three letters of reference in support of your application; a one page teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence (eg. teaching assessments); a concise research statement describing your research program; and, proof of education including undergraduate and graduate degrees to:
Dr. George Mutwiri, Chair of Search Committee
Executive Director & Professor, School of Public Health
Telephone (306) 966-6773 Fax: (306) 966-5132 email: darla.mitchell@usask.ca
The receipt of applications will be acknowledged. However, only candidates who are shortlisted for this position will be further contacted.
Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2025. The anticipated start date September 1, 2025, or later.
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.
Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. The university must, however, comply with federal immigration requirements. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 7/2/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Public Health
Top Benefits
About the role
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Public Health
The School of Public Health invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in public health. This position includes teaching, scholarly activity, and administrative work. This position involves the delivery of basic and advanced public health graduate courses in the professional and thesis degree programs and in the new Graduate Certificate Programs. The preferred candidate should possess expertise and experience in substantive public health areas, and have an established track record or potential for developing a strong program of research, with experience supervising graduate students in PhD and Masters levels.
We seek candidates who possess a PhD in substantive area(s) of public health including Public Health Systems and Leadership, or Social Justice and Health equity. In addition, we seek individuals with a track record that includes experience working in public health, ability to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in public health supported by grant funding and peer-reviewed publications; supervision of graduate students and several years of experience in teaching in relevant areas. The successful candidate will use a collaborative approach to help ensure the success of School’s programs, and lead in the development of a new courses, and/or certificate and degree programs.
Salary band for this position are as follows: Assistant Professor: $110,489-$139,049. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a pension plan, dental, health and extended vision care plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; three letters of reference in support of your application; a one page teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence (eg. teaching assessments); a concise research statement describing your research program; and, proof of education including undergraduate and graduate degrees to:
Dr. George Mutwiri, Chair of Search Committee
Executive Director & Professor, School of Public Health
Telephone (306) 966-6773 Fax: (306) 966-5132 email: darla.mitchell@usask.ca
The receipt of applications will be acknowledged. However, only candidates who are shortlisted for this position will be further contacted.
Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2025. The anticipated start date September 1, 2025, or later.
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.
Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. The university must, however, comply with federal immigration requirements. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 7/2/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.