Black Health

University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Closing Date: 03/31/2026, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 46331Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public HealthDepartment: Dalla Lana School of Public HealthCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Existing Vacancy: Yes Overview The Dalla Lana School of Public Health invites applications for a full‑time tenure stream position in Black health within the Division of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other racialised communities have experienced inequ and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from Black communities to apply. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research programme. Candidates will be able to demonstrate how their research and teaching interests align with the DLSPH Academic Plan. Faculty members within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health teach at the undergraduate and graduate level. Qualifications • PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a social or health science by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. • Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. • Scholarship that encompasses Black health studies, critical race theory, African/Black Feminist theorization, anti‑colonial studies, intersectional health experience, and related topics. • Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence through a record of publications in top‑ranked and field‑relevant journals, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference. Salary Expected salary range: $130,000–$150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Application Requirements Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement (maximum 2 pages) Statement of contributions to equity and diversity (maximum 2 pages) One recent writing sample with a preference for a peer‑reviewed publication (maximum 15 pages) Teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations (maximum 30 pages) Name and contact information of three references All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by March 31, 2026. 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 racialised 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 recognise that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. 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 Additional Information The Dalla Lana School of Public Health has an illustrious history that began in the 1920’s and continued with a recent renaissance beginning in 2008. The DLSPH is an internationally recognised community of scientists, teachers, students, practitioners, policy makers and citizens, creating new knowledge, educating change makers, advancing practice and guiding the way to better, more equitable outcomes in population health and health systems – locally, nationally and globally. We are the most prominent school of public health in Canada, and home to 85 core faculty, over 1,000 graduate students and community medicine residents. The DLSPH brings in over 40 CAD million in research funding each year. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests (maximum 2 pages); statement of contributions to equity and diversity (max 2 pages); one recent writing sample with a preference for a peer reviewed publication (maximum 15 pages); and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations (maximum 30 pages). Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQs (AS5). Submission guidelines can be found at 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. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Shenique Baker at Keeping Canada’s university community informed, inspired and connected. #J-18808-Ljbffr