The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University has office, teaching and laboratory facilities on each of the campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury. NOSM University also has multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario, in large and small communities. NOSM University contributes to improving the health of people in Northern Ontario.

NOSM University is currently inviting applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Bioethics. The successful candidate will be expected to have a robust record of scholarly activity and to teach undergraduate medical students, undertake externally funded innovative research, and participate in administrative activities. Supervision opportunities are available for NOSM University learners (undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate) and graduate students at other Universities (e.g.

Lakehead and Laurentian Universities).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be appointed to the Human Sciences Division and based at either the Thunder Bay or Sudbury Campus. The Human Sciences seek to have a broad understanding of human health based on utilizing methods of reasoning and compassion. The teaching and research areas of interest to the Human Sciences Division include: Indigenous health, Francophone health, Northern and rural health, public health, mental health, spiritual health, occupational health, history of medicine, history of Indigenous health and traditional medicine, medical ethics, medical anthropology, medical geography, medical sociology, gerontology, health economics and policy, epidemiology, and biostatistics.

Qualifications

Education

Applicants should have a Ph.D, or an equivalent degree, in a relevant field such as Philosophy, Health Care Ethics, or Bioethics or a combination of credentials and a record of scholarly achievement together equivalent to the doctorate, demonstrated scholarly activity of quality and significance, and shown evidence of the ability to teach at the University level.



Training and/or experience as a Bioethicist in a medical setting as well as post-doctoral experience would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research through a strong record of scholarly achievement, that may include publications in high-quality, field-relevant journals (or forthcoming publications of comparable international calibre), a compelling research statement, presentations at leading scholarly conferences, research awards and distinctions, as well as success in securing competitive funding, where appropriate Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated through a record of effective teaching and learner engagement. Relevant teaching experience may include undergraduate or graduate instruction, teaching assistantships, curriculum development, workshop or seminar facilitation, student mentorship, and scholarly presentations. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education and provide outstanding supervision, mentorship, and research training to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in laboratory-based experimental research.

Appointment begins September 1, 2027 or as negotiated. Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Further information about the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University is available at http://www.nosm.ca. The relevant Collective Agreement (Unit 1, OPSEU SEFPO NOSM University Local 677) can be found in the Labour Relations section.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, links to publications or preprints, a statement of current and prospective research interests,



a comprehensive teaching dossier including a philosophy statement as well as other evidence of teaching excellence and the contact information for at least three referees quoting the competition number 2026-2162-RC to Human Resources at:

Email: [email protected]

Contact Information:

Should you want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact:

Dr. T.C. Tai, Division Head – Human and Medical Sciences Divisions

Phone: (705) 662-7239 or email: [email protected]

Interested candidates are submit a resume along with verification of academic accomplishments quoting the competition number # 2026-2162-RC to:

NOSM University

Attention: Human Resources

935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6

Email: [email protected]

NOSM University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, or require an accessible version this posting, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected].

NOSM University invites applications from all qualified individuals. NOSM University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOSM University does not use AI in our hiring process.

NOSM University needs to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

“I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada but I am legally eligible to work in Canada”

“I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada”

While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

📌 Assistant Professor – Bioethics (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 NOSM University
📍 Greater Sudbury