Assistant Professor - Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Date Posted : 03 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date : 05 / 30 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 34065

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department : Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of occupational science or occupational therapy.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will have a program of research and teaching experiences with a focus on critical current issues relating to occupational science or occupational therapy.

The successful candidate's scholarship will situate occupation as a key determinant of health and well-being across their program of research and creative professional activities.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in occupational science, occupational therapy, rehabilitation science or a related field and will have completed a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in the form of a fellowship or equivalent.

In addition, a degree in occupational therapy from a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) approved educational program is preferred.

Applicants with a degree in occupational therapy will be required to register with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing . The successful candidate will be expected to establish and pursue an innovative, independent and competitively funded program of research.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in research, innovative scholarship and teaching.

• Excellence in research will be demonstrated through a trajectory of peer-reviewed publications as primary author in high impact journals in the field and demonstrate impact and reach of research nationally;
• have a demonstrated commitment to pursue grants and secure a self-funded research program; invited and peer reviewed presentations at significant national and international conferences consistent with career stage;
• the submitted research statement; and strong endorsements by referees of high standing in the academic community. Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments in a professional entry-to-practice graduate program;
• the teaching dossier, including a strong statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi or other teaching materials, and teaching evaluations;

and strong letters of reference. Doctoral stream supervision is an asset. Excellence can also include performance as a teaching assistant, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, or student mentorship.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The latest Times Higher Education ranks the University of Toronto among the top 10 universities in the world for clinical and health sciences.

Spanning the basic, clinical, and rehabilitation sciences, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals and research institutes form one of the largest research enterprises in North America.

The (TAHSN) is one of the top five clusters of academic medicine in North America.

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 fully affiliated with nine teaching hospitals and is affiliated with 28 community hospitals, research institutes and health care institutions, and enjoys partnerships with many cognate departments and community organizations.

For further information about the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, please visit our website : .

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below.