Assistant Professor
- Climate and Community Health Equity Date Posted: 10/05/2026 University of Toronto Scarborough University of Toronto Scarborough: Department of Health & Society University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) The Department of Health and Society (DHS) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Climate and Community Health Equity. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This position is part of the Canada Excellence Research Chair’s Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions (CERC NEST). The CERC NEST uses a transdisciplinary, comparative and action-centred approach with communities and city actors in Toronto and internationally to examine how to enhance participation in decision-making, address inequities in regulations and investments, and ensure fair distribution of benefits, livability and a good life for all. Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in a related discipline (e.g., Sociology, Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, etc.) by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and broaden our existing departmental strengths, dovetail with CERC NEST research vision and methodologies, and enhance the campus strengths and priorities. The successful candidate will have mixed or multi-methods research experience relevant to sustainability transitions by focusing on the human health and community equity implications of climate-related issues, such as extreme heat, air pollution (indoor and ambient), and energy use in cities.



Grounded in the CERC‑NEST goal of co‑producing knowledge to foster equity in sustainability transitions, this hire will take an integrated approach to community health equity. Teaching experience is essential, and experience in curriculum or course development will be considered an asset. Strong professional, research, and academic networks are also advantageous. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top‑ranked and field‑relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; Demonstrated teaching ability across a range of courses is required, including areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation in cities, community health equity, and health across diverse communities throughout the lifespan. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching‑related activities), and strong letters of reference. Other teaching‑related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching, and service commit to equity, diversity,



inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are asked to submit a 1–2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. The successful candidate is also expected to establish strong connections particularly within Scarborough and between DHS, the CERC NEST, and the current Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH). In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. The salary range is $145,000
- $165,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research and creative practice, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research‑intensive campus with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. Within the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Department of Health and Society is home to a diverse community of students, teachers, and researchers. Members of our growing department ask cutting‑edge questions about health, disability, illness, and disease, locally and globally and from a range of disciplinary perspectives. For more information about the Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough, please visit our website. Applicants must submit the following materials: ~ a teaching

📌 Assistant Professor (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
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