Assistant Professor of Nursing (University of Toronto)

Date Posted: January 30, 2026 Closing Date: March 9, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) Req ID: 45838 Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (Continuing) Faculty/Division: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Department: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Overview The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in Nursing at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and excellence. The University strongly welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or from other racialized communities. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. In this search, the term Indigenous encompasses people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian. Qualifications Applicants must: Hold an entry-to-practice degree in nursing (BScN or MN). Hold a PhD in nursing or a related discipline by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter. Be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Have experience working with, teaching, mentoring, or supervising diverse groups or students. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to fostering diversity on campus and within the curriculum or nursing profession. Research Expectations The successful candidate will: Pursue innovative and independent research. Establish a competitive, externally funded research program. Demonstrate research excellence through publications in top-ranked, field-relevant journals, research statements, conference presentations, awards, and strong referee endorsements. Teaching Expectations Evidence of teaching excellence may include: Teaching accomplishments and a comprehensive teaching dossier. A statement of teaching philosophy. Sample course materials. Teaching evaluations or other evidence of high-quality teaching. Experience as a teaching assistant, course instructor, workshop or seminar leader, student mentor, or presenter at conferences. Salary CAD $130,000 – $150,000 per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The Setting: Toronto Toronto is one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities, with nearly 6 million people in the Greater Toronto Area. Over 150 languages are spoken, and approximately half of the population was born outside Canada. The city offers extensive public transit, abundant green spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene. Toronto is home to a major research ecosystem, including North America’s fourth-largest cluster of medical expertise. The downtown Discovery District includes nine teaching hospitals, research institutes, and innovation hubs. The University of Toronto Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s leading research-intensive university and ranked 21st globally in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University comprises 18 faculties, three campuses, and nine fully affiliated teaching hospitals. The University supports more than 80,000 students, 20,000 faculty and staff, nearly 250 Canada Research Chairs, and maintains one of North America’s top research library systems. The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is consistently ranked among the top 10 globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Faculty offers innovative undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and benefits from close partnerships within the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network. The Faculty is committed to excellence in research, education, and practice, and supports creativity and innovation in pedagogy through state-of-the-art simulation and clinical training environments. Application Process Applicants must apply online and submit the following materials: Cover letter Current curriculum vitae Research statement outlining current and future research activities Up to three representative publications A 1–2 page statement outlining experience working with diverse groups and contributions to fostering diversity Teaching dossier, including: Statement of teaching philosophy Description of prior teaching experience Sample course materials Teaching evaluations Applicants must also provide the names and contact information of three referees, at least one of whom must address teaching accomplishments. Reference letters will be solicited automatically by the University’s recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring letters are submitted by the closing date. Submission guidelines are available at: uoft.me/how-to-apply All application materials must be received by March 9, 2026. For inquiries about the position, please contact: dean.nursing@utoronto.ca The University of Toronto is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from div If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Date Posted: January 30, 2026
Closing Date: March 9, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Req ID: 45838
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (Continuing)
Faculty/Division: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Department: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Overview

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in Nursing at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and excellence. The University strongly welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or from other racialized communities.

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. In this search, the term Indigenous encompasses people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

Hold an entry-to-practice degree in nursing (BScN or MN).
Hold a PhD in nursing or a related discipline by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter.
Be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Demonstrate excellence in research and teaching.
Have experience working with, teaching, mentoring, or supervising diverse groups or students.
Demonstrate the ability to contribute to fostering diversity on campus and within the curriculum or nursing profession.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will:

Pursue innovative and independent research.
Establish a competitive, externally funded research program.
Demonstrate research excellence through publications in top-ranked, field-relevant journals, research statements, conference presentations, awards, and strong referee endorsements.

Teaching Expectations

Evidence of teaching excellence may include:

Teaching accomplishments and a comprehensive teaching dossier.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Sample course materials.
Teaching evaluations or other evidence of high-quality teaching.
Experience as a teaching assistant, course instructor, workshop or seminar leader, student mentor, or presenter at conferences.

Salary

CAD $130,000 – $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Negotiations beyond this range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The Setting: Toronto

Toronto is one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities, with nearly 6 million people in the Greater Toronto Area. Over 150 languages are spoken, and approximately half of the population was born outside Canada. The city offers extensive public transit, abundant green spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Toronto is home to a major research ecosystem, including North America’s fourth-largest cluster of medical expertise. The downtown Discovery District includes nine teaching hospitals, research institutes, and innovation hubs.

The University of Toronto

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s leading research-intensive university and ranked 21st globally in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University comprises 18 faculties, three campuses, and nine fully affiliated teaching hospitals.

The University supports more than 80,000 students, 20,000 faculty and staff, nearly 250 Canada Research Chairs, and maintains one of North America’s top research library systems.

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is consistently ranked among the top 10 globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Faculty offers innovative undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and benefits from close partnerships within the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network.

The Faculty is committed to excellence in research, education, and practice, and supports creativity and innovation in pedagogy through state-of-the-art simulation and clinical training environments.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online and submit the following materials:

Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae
Research statement outlining current and future research activities
Up to three representative publications
A 1–2 page statement outlining experience working with diverse groups and contributions to fostering diversity
Teaching dossier, including:
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Description of prior teaching experience
- Sample course materials
- Teaching evaluations

Applicants must also provide the names and contact information of three referees, at least one of whom must address teaching accomplishments. Reference letters will be solicited automatically by the University’s recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring letters are submitted by the closing date.

Submission guidelines are available at: uoft.me/how-to-apply

All application materials must be received by March 9, 2026.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: dean.nursing@utoronto.ca

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