Description
FACULTY POSITIONS
School of Health Studies
Appointment Type and Rank Limited-Term - Assistant Professor
Number of Positions Two
Posting Date March 31, 2026
Closing Date to Apply May 4, 2026
Anticipated Start Date July 1, 2026, or as negotiated
Compensation $98,000 to $115,000 annually
Position Profile: The School of Health Studies invites applications for two Limited-term faculty appointments to teach in the School’s large undergraduate Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) program, and contribute to the Faculty wide Health & Rehabilitation Sciences graduate program, Advanced Health Care Practice graduate program and the Interfaculty Program in Public Health. The appointments begin July 1, 2026 (or as negotiated) as two-year, renewable Limited-term positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Academic Expectations: The successful candidates will have a demonstrated capacity to contribute to a diverse academic community and the School of Health Studies Strategic Plan. They will be required to teach a range of courses that fall within the Six Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing (physical, mental, interpersonal, ecological, sociocultural, sociopolitical). Preference will be given to candidates able to design and deliver curriculum related to health promotion, public health, and/or experiential learning or sociopolitical determinants of health, or those examining inequitable health outcomes related to genomics and precision medicine. The candidates will provide high-quality instruction in both traditional and flexible learning environments and contribute to curriculum development that strengthens applied and experiential learning. The position will have a workload of 80% Teaching and 20% Service. Successful candidates will have opportunities to connect with FHS’s research Centres and Institutes (e.g. Centre for Bioethics Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy) as well as the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required: Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in one or more areas of health sciences that align with the six dimensions of health and wellbeing. The School is particularly interested in expertise related to health promotion, public health and/or experiential learning or sociopolitical determinants of health (e.g., but not limited to, geopolitical drivers of health or health systems, armed conflict, or war) or those examining inequitable health outcomes related to genomics and precision medicine. Applicants must be committed to providing high quality, innovative and contemporary teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level, in line with Western’s Data Strategy as well as its Indigenous Strategic Plan. Candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and show evidence of contributing to equity, diversity, and inclusion within academic or professional settings. The University welcomes applications from individuals committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and contributing positively to the broader academic community.
Compensation Details: Salary for this position will be $98,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Further details can be accessed at: https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/faculty.html
Affirmation Policy Statement: Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
The School of Health Studies, one of seven Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is a leader in interdisciplinary and international research, education and knowledge mobilization focused on 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 and wellbeing studied through the lens of equity and social justice. The interdisciplinary focus of the School is unique in the Faculty making it an ideal place to examine rapidly evolving health environments and diverse health-related experiences. We are engaged in research and scholarly activity in areas such as health promotion, health policy, public health, law, health equity and sustainability, and digital health.
The University: 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.
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application package, as a SINGLE PDF file, containing the following:
- Application for Full-Time Faculty Position (https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/full-time-application-form-new.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
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 2K5
shsdir@uwo.ca
Please quote number HS-296 on all correspondence for this posting.
One position is an existing vacancy, the other is new.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications 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 shsdir@uwo.ca
