Assistant Professor of Medicine

University of Toronto

Institution: University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department for the Study of Religion (with teaching in Public Health program)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025

Key Details

  • Rank: Tenure-stream, Assistant Professor

  • Research Focus: Intersection of religion, medicine, and healing in cultural and political contexts

    • Methods: Historical, ethnographic, and/or textual/media studies

    • Preference: Religions of North America and Turtle Island

  • Teaching: Contribute to both the Department for the Study of Religion and the Public Health undergraduate program

  • Requirements:

    • PhD in Study of Religion or related field (by appointment date)

    • Strong research record (publications, conferences, research statement)

    • Teaching excellence (teaching dossier, evaluations, references)

    • Engagement with method and theory in the study of religion

Application Materials:

  • Cover letter

  • CV

  • Research statement (current and future interests)

  • Recent writing sample

  • Teaching dossier (statement, sample materials, evaluations)

  • Names and contact info for 3 referees (letters solicited automatically after application submission)

Equity & Inclusion:

  • Strong encouragement for applications from Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities

  • Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion in application materials

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

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