Assistant Professor in Public Health

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 racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from Black communities to apply.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree or an equivalent doctoral degree in a social or health science by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose scholarship encompasses Black health studies, critical race theory, African/Black Feminist theorization, anti-colonial (decolonial) studies, intersectional health experience including confronting anti-black racism, misogynoir, classism, heterosexism, ableism and/or religious/spiritual oppression, among other factors; racism and colonization as social determinants of health, resistance and health, racism within health-related institutions, organizations and professions and other public health related issues. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching, and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths in the Division of Social and Behavioural Sciences . 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.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or 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) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

The expected salary range is $130,000-$150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. 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 (see synopsis ). The DLSPH is an internationally recognized 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 1000 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. 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).

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. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQs [AS5].

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. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by March 31, 2026.

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 racialized 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 recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. 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.