Tenure-track Faculty Position in Community-Based Health Research
The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine,
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant
Professor rank, with an anticipated starting date of July 1, 2009. Candidates
should have a PhD or be near completion, in community/population/public health
or a related area (e.g., health geography or sociology). Expertise in
naturalistic and/or quantitative research methods and mixed methods research,
and experience in and a strong commitment to working with communities are
essential.
The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology is a dynamic, cohesive and
growing academic department comprising 13 core faculty and 34 associate and
clinical faculty. We have an active graduate program, with 52 students at the
Masters and doctoral levels, and contribute to the undergraduate education of
medical and health science students. Areas of current research excellence
include child health, knowledge transfer, socio-behavioural aspects of cancer
care, global health, social epidemiology, biostatistical applications to
chronic diseases, public health practice, and Aboriginal peoples' health. An
emphasis on health equity and community engagement underlies all our work. We
have strong relationships with a wide range of community-based organizations
and government agencies and are connected with the Community University
Institute for Social Research and other research units, such as the Prairie
Region Health Promotion Research Centre, the Prairie Women's Health Centre of
Excellence, and the Saskatchewan Population Health Research and Evaluation
Unit, and the newly formed School of Public Health.
The faculty member in this position will be expected to:
1. teach community health research methods at the graduate level (with
opportunities for developing a new course in the individual's particular area
of interest;
2. contribute to other graduate and undergraduate courses as appropriate;
3. develop an externally-funded research program using community-based
research methodologies, and
4. supervise graduate student research.
Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in or promise of
excellence in
research, teaching, and community engagement.
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
about 20,000. The University is one of Canada's leading research-intensive
universities. We offer competitive remuneration and a collegial, supportive
work environment.
The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of
Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and
visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify in their applications. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and
permanent residents will be given priority.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing their
research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae and names of three referees.
Applications should be directed to:
Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine, Department Head
Community Health & Epidemiology
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon SK Canada S7N 5E5
FAX: (306) 966-7920
Email: nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca
