Title: Assistant Professor – Leadership in Health Informatics Systems and Policy Research
Date Posted: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: 08/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 46336
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Job Description The Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated start date January 1, 2027.
Responsibilities Conduct independent, innovative research in leadership, systems, and policy areas of health informatics.
Secure and manage external research funding and lead multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
Teach courses across the professional and research streams, including Leadership for Digital Health Transformation, Systems Design and Policy Development, Information and Interoperability Governance, AI/ML and Precision Medicine, and Digital Health Implementation.
Develop and refine curriculum and contribute to the Institute’s professional programs.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and career development.




Participate in academic service and assume academic leadership roles within the Institute.
Qualifications PhD in Health Informatics, Information Science, Information Systems, or a related field, completed at the time of appointment.
Expertise in implementation or scaling of digital health innovations, with strengths in data governance, socio‑technical systems, safety and risk management.
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research in health informatics policy and leadership.
Evidence of ability to attract competitive external research funding and publication in top‑ranked peer‑reviewed journals.
Strong teaching dossier, including philosophy statement, course materials, teaching evaluations, and endorsements from referees of high standing.
Commitment to integrating knowledge users, policymakers, and members of the public in research.
Salary Expected salary range: $130,000–$150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience.
EEO Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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📌 Assistant Professor - Leadership in Health Informatics Systems and Policy Research (Ontario)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Ontario