TheDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto, invites applications a three-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy with a specialization in community integration and participation. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will also hold the March of Dimes Canada Paul J. J. Martin Early Career Professorship for three years and may be renewed for an additional two years following a successful review. The expected start date is July 1, 2021 or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in occupational science, occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, or a related field at the time of the appointment and will have completed a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent (such as a junior scientist role at a university or research institute) for a minimum of one year. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in research, innovative scholarship and teaching. An occupational therapist eligible for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is preferred.

This position will support a researcher with innovative approaches to community integration and participation related to achieving wellbeing through occupational engagement. We are seeking candidates with programs of research in effective and cost-effective community-based interventions, measurement, epidemiological and policy studies, and technological or systems innovations that focus on community integration and/or participation.

The applicant should have strong collaboration and user engagement skills. March of Dimes Canada serves 70,000 Canadians of all ages through its programs and services each year, and is in an excellent position to facilitate the application and dissemination of scientific evidence to individuals and organizations across Canada.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

Visit the University of Toronto Careers Website for full details, including links to apply.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2021, 11:59 pm ET