Date Posted: 06/22/2026

Closing Date: 08/13/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Req ID: 48820

Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (Continuing)

Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Department: Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Position Description

The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting internationally based Early Career Researchers to Canada. Emerging Leaders will receive research funding and institutional supports to advance transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto (St. George) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position to advance transformational research projects that support the growth of the Canadian economy in the following strategic priority areas:

• Advanced digital technologies (AI, quantum, cybersecurity).

• Health, including biotechnology.

The nominee’s research area must demonstrably align with these categories.

Awards are valued at $100,000 CAD per year over six years, with the possibility of extension for another six years.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.

Emerging Leaders Awards are intended for exceptional emerging scholars. Candidates must be within five years (minus eligible delays) of the start date of their first research-related appointment, defined as an appointment where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently. All eligible delays in research (e.g., maternity, parental, medical, bereavement) are credited as twice the amount of time taken. Professional leaves (e.g., training, sabbatical, administrative) are not credited as eligible leaves.

Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A PhD at the time of appointment in one of the following fields:

  • Health Informatics.

  • Biomedical Informatics.

  • Information Science.

  • Information Systems.

  • Other relevant fields.

• Focused expertise in the implementation or scaling of digital health innovations, such as the application of AI to healthcare.

• Strengths in areas such as:

  • Data governance and stewardship.

  • Effective, equitable application and monitoring of AI.

  • Socio-technical systems.

  • Safety and risk management.

• A demonstrated record of excellence in both teaching and research in health informatics policy, leadership and systems research.

• Proven excellence or emerging excellence as a leader of collaborative, multi-/inter-/trans-disciplinary research.

• An established independent program of research, with potential for impact through collaborations with, but not limited to, the Impact+ Research Chair in Translational Digital Health, and the ability to generate translation and impacts.

• A demonstrated commitment to integrating knowledge users, policy makers, and members of the public into research.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence of an internationally competitive calibre, commensurate with their career stage, demonstrated by:

• Contributions or publications in leading journals in the field or a research pipeline at high international levels.

• Presentations at significant conferences.

• Accolades or awards.

• Strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching is required and should be demonstrated through a teaching dossier including:

• A teaching statement.

• Teaching evaluations.

• Sample course materials.

• Teaching accomplishments.

• Strong endorsements from referees.

Applicants are encouraged to review the research and teaching profiles of current faculty members.

Responsibilities

Advances in cutting-edge technologies such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Generative Artificial Intelligence have created exciting opportunities to support learning health systems and transform health service delivery in areas such as:

• Virtual care.

• Mobile technologies.

• Wearable devices for health.

However, recent research has largely focused on technological accuracy rather than real-life implementation at the patient, organizational, and health-system levels. Important research gaps remain in understanding how to design information infrastructure and policies that safely and equitably sustain, scale, and spread digital health innovations.

Examples of these research areas include:

• Digital health data governance.

• Data sharing.

• Privacy.

• Equity.

• Safety.

• Innovation mobilization and spread.

• Change management.

• Strategies to avoid unintended negative consequences.

The Institute seeks candidates who demonstrate collegial and collaborative service and whose research and teaching interests complement existing strengths in:

• Health Informatics.

• Biomedical Informatics.

• Artificial Intelligence.

• Learning Health Systems.

• User-centred Design and Development of Digital Health Technologies.

• Health Systems Research.

• Implementation Science.

• Interoperability.

• Virtual Health.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses such as:

• Leadership for Digital Health Transformation.

• AI/ML and Precision Medicine.

• Digital Health Implementation/Translation.

• Systems Design and Policy Development in the Context of AI.

• Information and Interoperability Governance.

• Knowledge Management and Systems.

• Translation for professional and research stream students.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to:

• Assume academic leadership positions.

• Advance curricula related to health informatics within the Institute’s professional and research programs.

• Teach undergraduate courses.

About the Institute

Established by Royal Charter in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest and most prestigious research-intensive university. It has:

• More than 19,000 faculty and staff.

• Approximately 73,000 students across three campuses.

• An annual budget of $1.8 billion.

• $376 million in externally funded research.

• An additional $469 million in research funding through affiliated teaching hospitals.

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) is one of Canada's largest units of its kind and is internationally recognized in:

• Health policy and governance.

• Organizational management and leadership.

• Performance management.

• Comparative health systems.

• Health services research.

• Clinical epidemiology.

• Knowledge transfer.

• Health economics.

• Quality improvement.

• Patient safety.

The Institute has more than 600 faculty members representing a broad range of disciplines including:

• Health policy.

• Economics.

• Law.

• Clinical epidemiology.

• Innovation.

• E-health and technology.

• Sociology.

• Political science.

The Institute brings together leading researchers from around the world to develop and translate innovative ideas into evidence-informed practices that improve health care planning, delivery, and outcomes.

The current Director, Professor Audrey Laporte, was appointed on January 1, 2020.

About the Dalla Lana School of Public Health

The Institute is located within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH).

Founded in 1927, DLSPH has grown into Canada's largest and most productive cluster of public health scholars. Today, the School includes:

• More than 800 students.

• More than $27 million in annual research expenditures.

The School includes:

• The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

• The Graduate Unit of Public Health Sciences.

• The Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health.

• Major initiatives in:

  • Healthy Cities.

  • Big Data for Health.

  • Quality Improvement.

  • Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare.

It also maintains partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto, forming Canada's largest health-science research complex, along with numerous international collaborations.

The current Dean, Professor Adalsteinn Brown, was appointed on July 1, 2018, and re-appointed on July 1, 2023.

Hiring Salary Range

The expected salary range is $130,000–$160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience.

Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Application Process

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by August 13, 2026.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Applicants must submit the following materials online:

• A cover letter describing the research agenda and identifying the specific strategic priority stream(s) to which the research relates.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• A teaching dossier including:

  • Teaching statement.

  • Sample course materials.

  • Teaching evaluations.

• Names and contact information for three references.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting system will automatically request letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted.

Applicants remain responsible for ensuring referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Expatriate Canadians wishing to relocate to Canada are welcome to apply.

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to:

Professor Audrey Laporte

E-mail: audrey.laporte@utoronto.ca

All application materials must be submitted through the University of Toronto’s online application system.

Submission guidelines can be found at:

http://UofT.me/how-to-apply

The University recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Search committee members have been instructed to carefully consider the impact of career interruptions during assessment.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases its capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of its global community.

Applications are strongly encouraged from:

• Indigenous Peoples.

• Black and racialized persons.

• Women.

• Persons with disabilities.

• Persons of diverse sexual and gender identities.

Applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are especially valued.

As part of the application process, candidates will be invited to complete a voluntary Diversity Survey through the online application system.

For more information, please see:

http://UofT.me/UP

Information provided through the survey is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or Human Resources staff.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its members. Equity and diversity are central to the University's commitment to academic excellence.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment, assessment, and selection processes are designed to be as accessible as possible, and accommodations will be provided where required.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact:

Anupreet Sandhu
Academic Recruitment Specialist
E-mail: academic.jobs@utoronto.ca

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