Associate Professor of Nursing

University of Toronto

Department: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Faculty/Division: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Date Posted: November 26, 2025
Closing Date: January 12, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 45837
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)

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 Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate may be named to the CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research for a five-year term, renewable following a favourable review. This Chair is supported by a $2 million endowment to integrate research, education, and clinical work in advancing mental health nursing research.

Qualifications

  • Entry-to-practice degree (BScN or MN) in nursing.

  • PhD in nursing or a related discipline.

  • Eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

  • Demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching.

  • Strong program of research in mental health nursing, focusing on:

    • Healthcare pathways, transitions, and optimized patient experience

    • Implementation of best evidence and emerging practices

    • Patient-reported outcomes

    • Nursing care of patients with mental health conditions

    • Practice-based research in nursing and health disciplines

  • Clinical nurse scholar experience with publications in leading journals, externally funded research, and focus on care transitions, care outcomes, self-managed or digital/remote solutions for patient experience and care models.

  • Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising diverse groups of students, and fostering diversity in curriculum or nursing profession.

  • Established international reputation and capability to sustain a competitive, externally funded research program.

  • Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level.

  • Integrate research, education, and clinical work to advance mental health nursing research.

  • Contribute to teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Foster diversity and inclusion within the faculty, curriculum, and professional nursing community.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit all materials online, including:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Current curriculum vitae

  3. Research statement outlining current and future research activities

  4. Up to three representative publications

  5. Diversity statement (1-2 pages) detailing experience with diverse groups or students and contributions to fostering diversity

  6. Teaching dossier, including:

    • Statement of teaching philosophy

    • Description of prior teaching experience and graduate student supervision

    • Sample course materials

    • Teaching evaluations

  7. Names and contact information of three references

References will be automatically solicited by the University of Toronto system within 48 hours of application submission. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring submission by the closing date.

Submission guidelines: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply

Deadline: January 12, 2026

For questions about the position: dean.nursing@utoronto.ca

Setting

  • Toronto: A dynamic, multicultural city of nearly 6 million, with over 150 languages spoken, abundant cultural and recreational amenities, and a strong research environment in healthcare and science.

  • University of Toronto: Established in 1827, the largest research-intensive university in Canada, with 15 faculties and affiliated teaching hospitals. Ranked first in Canada and globally recognized for research excellence.

  • Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing: Top-ranked in Nursing globally, with innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, strong partnerships with hospitals, and international leadership in nursing research and education.

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital and a leading research centre, providing infrastructure and support for the Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research.

Salary & Rank

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from:

  • Indigenous Peoples

  • Black and racialized persons

  • Women

  • Persons with disabilities

  • People of diverse sexual and gender identities

Diversity survey: Voluntary, confidential, used for institutional planning. http://uoft.me/UP

Accessibility

The University of Toronto is committed to accessible and inclusive recruitment processes. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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