丁香园AV

At the intersection of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and community outreach lies 丁香园AV (丁香园AV), Canada鈥檚 top-ranked comprehensive university. With three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia鈥檚 largest municipalities鈥擵ancouver, Burnaby and Surrey鈥攐ur students, faculty and staff are privileged to live, work and play on the traditional unceded territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil- Waututh), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛 蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen Peoples. 

Consistently ranked as one of Canada鈥檚 top employers, 丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and the pursuit of decolonization, indigenization, and reconciliation. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision. It pledges 丁香园AV to foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.

丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

丁香园AV is in Metro Vancouver, rated one of North America's most livable areas. It offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a collegial and vibrant work environment.

About the Faculty

FHS was created in 2005 with a mission to improve the health of individuals and populations and reduce health inequities through excellence in interdisciplinary research and education, in partnership with local, national, and global communities, and with a commitment to social justice. FHS is committed to improving our understanding of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) as fundamental determinants of health.

The successful candidate will be supported by collegial, interdisciplinary faculty who employ various approaches to understanding complex biological and societal relationships contributing to health. The successful candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team of more than 50 multidisciplinary faculty members and will be able to engage with and teach undergraduate students in the BA/BSc programs and graduate students in MPH/MSc/PhD programs.

FHS is committed to creating an inclusive educational environment with supportive student-focused mentorship and learning. We maintain collaborative agreements and partnerships with the BC government, regional health authorities, research centres, and provincial, national, and international health and research agencies. Our community- engaged research and teaching are exciting, inclusive, and at the forefront of interdisciplinary health and health equity work.

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at 丁香园AV (丁香园AV) invites applications for a full-time continuing Lecturer position at the Burnaby campus to start as early as January 1, 2025. The Faculty seeks outstanding candidates with proven track records of teaching and developing courses, including foundations of health sciences and research methods.

Lecturers are an integral part of the FHS. They contribute to the academic mission of teaching, preparing Health Sciences students for various health-related careers and graduate studies, and contribute to pedagogical leadership. Lecturers fully participate in the administration of the faculty and have voting rights, such as tenure-track faculty, on all faculty and  university issues.  Analogous to tenure-track faculty, Lecturers can be promoted to Senior Lecturer and University Lecturer ranks, and they can apply for paid study leaves for career advancement and professional development. A typical Lecturer appointment is split into 80% teaching and 20% service.

Our priority is to find a candidate to teach:

• HSCI 120 - Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior 
• HSCI 130 鈥� Foundations of Health Science
• HSCI 207 鈥� Research Methods in Health Sciences

Additionally, the ideal candidate would be able to teach one or more of the following 400-level courses:

• HSCI 449 鈥� Community and Health Service
• HSCI 481 鈥� Senior Seminar in Social Health Science
• HSCI 483 鈥� Senior Seminar in Environmental Health
• HSCI 484 鈥� Senior Seminar in Population Health Research 
• HSCI 485 鈥� Senior Seminar in Mental Health and Addictions 
• HSCI 486 鈥� Senior Seminar in Global Health
• HSCI 495 鈥� Applied Health Science Project

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Teaching and updating assigned courses.
• Developing new courses as directed.
• Supervision of directed studies and honours students.
• Supervision of and collaboration with teaching assistants.
• Contribute actively to building a vibrant culture in the Faculty, with service contributions to areas such as: 
  • Curriculum development.
  • Discussions on teaching and learning.
  • Supporting instructors in academic integrity and student conduct.
  • Student recruitment and community outreach.
  • REDI. 
  • Student liaison.

An ideal candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a PhD by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired. The doctoral degree will provide:
  • A solid foundation in health sciences, understanding how health, illness, and disease are defined, measured, and influenced across populations.
  • Proficiency in research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative. The candidate should have experience designing and conducting research, with expertise in mixed methods, research ethics, data collection, and analysis.
• Academic or other professional experience in teaching and developing courses.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-based pedagogy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and group management skills.
• Evidence of teaching with a commitment to REDI

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Lecturer rank is $98,340 - $114,241 (subject to experience).

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing:

• A maximum 2-page cover letter that addresses the scope of the job requirements as detailed in the section titled 鈥淭he Opportunity.鈥�
• A curriculum vitae
• A maximum 1-page statement on REDI detailing:

1. Your positionality and how it relates to your contributions to REDI.
2. A description of your understanding of why REDI is essential in teaching, mentorship, and service.
3. A record of your contributions to REDI activities to date.
4. Specific goals and plans for advancing REDI at 丁香园AV.

• A condensed teaching dossier consisting of
  
  A maximum 5-page teaching narrative detailing:

1. The courses you have instructed, content descriptions, class sizes, and formats.
2. Your teaching philosophy, including learning theories and assessment methods.
3. Professional development and impact on teaching.
4. Examples of educational creativity implemented in the classroom.
5. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentorship.
6. A summary of your efforts in fostering REDI within the learning environment.

Example teaching materials, including:

1. A syllabus sample.
2. An example assignment with instructions and grading rubric.
3. An example of classroom materials (e.g., lecture slide deck).
4. Any other materials supporting the candidate鈥檚 teaching record

• The names and email address of 3 references All applications should be submitted by email to:

Dr. Nienke van Houten
Chair, Lecturer Recruitment Committee Faculty of Health Sciences
丁香园AV 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6
Email: fhs_recruit@sfu.ca

Priority will be given to complete applications received by October 18, 2024, although applications received after that date may be considered. The position is subject to funding availability and approval by the 丁香园AV Board of Governors. Any inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to fhs_recruit@sfu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

丁香园AV offers several benefits and services to create a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Services page for more details. 丁香园AV is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about 丁香园AV benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice on the Academic Careers webpage: /vpacademic/academic-careers.html

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at 丁香园AV (丁香园AV) and the BC Children鈥檚 Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) invite applications for a full-time Practitioner Faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of evaluation research/health economics with a specialization in child health. This is a Term Practitioner Faculty Appointment, for a five-year term. Renewal may be possible subject to the provisions of the 丁香园AV Faculty Association/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. The anticipated start date is Spring 2025 or later. The successful candidate will be employed by 丁香园AV and seconded part-time (50%) to BCCHR as a Staff Scientist.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $133,322. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. A reasonable estimate of the salary range if the successful candidate starts as an Instructor is $98,340 to $104,700. Note, these expected salary ranges do not include the value of benefits. A start-up package to support the successful candidate鈥檚 development of a research program will also be provided.

The Faculty of Health Sciences at 丁香园AV

FHS was created in 2004 with a mission to improve the health of individuals and populations and to reduce health inequities through excellence in interdisciplinary research and education. The Faculty strives to accomplish this mission with a commitment to social justice and in partnership with local, national, and global communities. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary, diverse, dynamic, and collegial team of more than 50 faculty members and will have the opportunity to engage with and teach outstanding students in the PhD, MSc, MPH, and BA/BSc programs.

FHS is committed to creating an inclusive educational environment with supportive, student-focused, mentorship and learning. Collaborative agreements and partnerships are maintained with the BC government, regional health authorities, research centres, and provincial, national, and international health and research agencies. Community-engaged research and teaching within FHS is exciting, inclusive, and at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary work in health and health equity. Faculty members actively collaborate to develop transdisciplinary research initiatives in six Research Challenge Areas and three cross-cutting Core Themes.

The BC Children鈥檚 Hospital Research Institute

BCCHR is a world-class research institute that saves and transforms the lives of children in BC and beyond. The BCCHR research community comprises over 1500 members, including ~450 investigators (counting affiliate investigators and investigator emeriti) who support more then 400 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Collectively, researchers are driven by a commitment to helping children and their families receive the best possible care and live the healthiest possible lives. Together with their generous and visionary partners, funders, and donors, and the families who participate in research, BCCHR is at the forefront of child health. BCCHR is part of BC Children's Hospital, the only hospital in BC devoted exclusively to pediatric patients. In the lab, clinic, and community, BCCHR clinicians and scientists are improving treatments and finding cures, developing breakthrough technologies, advancing knowledge of child health and development, and informing health policy and practice.

The Successful Applicant

FHS and BCCHR seek an individual of outstanding promise who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of scholars at the respective institutions. The successful applicant will provide evaluation and health economics research services to the BCCHR research community as a Staff Scientist and be encouraged to develop their own independent child health research program. The position will be considered an independent investigator for external grant/funding purposes and eligible to hold funds at 丁香园AV. Knowledge mobilization to the scholarly community, professional groups, the public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, is also expected. The teaching load is 2.5 courses per year, commensurate with the 鈥�50/50鈥� appointment agreement between 丁香园AV and BCCHR. All teaching commitments will be provided to FHS. Breadth in teaching experience and interests relevant to FHS will be considered favourably.

The candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (or, as stated above, be a PhD candidate with solid indication of imminent completion) and have demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. Skills and experience in health economic evaluation are essential. Applications from candidates with expertise in other aspects of evaluation research and/or health economics that complement current areas of child and family health research at FHS and are encouraged to apply.

丁香园AV and BCCHR value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to reconciliation and hiring faculty who will work to advance these commitments. Further information is available here (丁香园AV) and here  

How To Apply

Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing:

• a cover letter / letter of application (no more than two pages)
• a full curriculum vitae
• a research statement, including a brief statement of research plans for the next five years (no more than two pages)
• a statement of teaching and mentorship experience and philosophy (no more than one page)
• names and email addresses for three references (reference letters are not required at this stage)

The teaching statement submitted as part of the application package should detail teaching experience and interests, and identify undergraduate and/or graduate courses of teaching interest.

丁香园AV recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19, etc.) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career. 丁香园AV also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs.

All applications should be submitted by email to:
Dr. David Whitehurst
Chair, FHS/BCCHR Search Committee
Faculty of Health Sciences
丁香园AV 8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6
Email: fhs_recruit@sfu.ca

Applications received by October 10th, 2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled. Any general inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to fhs_recruit@sfu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 丁香园AV offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. Please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Services page for more details. 丁香园AV is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about 丁香园AV鈥檚 accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact fhs_recruit@sfu.ca.

At the intersection of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and community outreach lies 丁香园AV, Canada鈥檚 top-ranked comprehensive university. With three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia鈥檚 largest municipalities 鈥� Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey 鈥� 丁香园AV students, faculty and staff are privileged to live, work and play on the traditional unceded territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen Peoples.

Consistently ranked as one of Canada鈥檚 top employers, 丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of 丁香园AV鈥檚 Strategic Vision, which pledges to 鈥渇oster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.鈥� 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 丁香园AVFA/丁香园AV Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

At the intersection of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and community outreach lies 丁香园AV (丁香园AV), Canada鈥檚 top-ranked comprehensive university. With three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia鈥檚 largest municipalities 鈥� Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey 鈥� our students, faculty and staff are privileged to live, work and play on the traditional unceded territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen Peoples.

Consistently ranked as one of Canada鈥檚 top employers, 丁香园AV is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the pursuit of decolonization, indigenization and reconciliation. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges 丁香园AV to foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at 丁香园AV invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Immunology with an anticipated start date of Spring 2025 or later. This position is contingent upon the applicant receiving a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair prior to being appointed to a tenure-track faculty position at 丁香园AV.

This Tier 2 CRC appointment opportunity is intended for exceptional emerging scholars in the field of Immunology, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels). Normally, the candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of CRC nomination. Applicants may still be eligible when more than 10 years from their highest degree (and where career breaks exist such as parental, extended sick leave, clinical training, or research delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC assessed through the program鈥檚 Tier 2 justification process; please see the. The candidate鈥檚 research area should primarily align with the mandate of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as outlined in the .

The Faculty of Health Sciences

FHS was created in 2005 with a mission to improve the health of individuals and populations and to reduce health inequities through excellence in interdisciplinary research and education, in partnership with local, national and global communities and with a commitment to social justice. FHS is committed to improving our understanding of racism as an independent and fundamental determinant of health.

The successful candidate will be supported by collegial interdisciplinary faculty who employ a range of approaches to understand complex biological and societal relationships that contribute to health. The successful candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team of more than 50 multidisciplinary faculty members and will have the opportunity to engage with and teach outstanding students in the PhD, MSc, MPH and BA/BSc programs.

FHS is committed to creating an inclusive educational environment with supportive student-focused mentorship and learning. We maintain collaborative agreements and partnerships with the BC government, regional health authorities, research centres, and provincial, national and international health and research agencies. Our community engaged research and teaching is exciting, inclusive, and at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary work in health and health equity. Faculty members actively collaborate to develop interdisciplinary research initiatives in six Research Challenge Areas and three cross-cutting Core Themes.

The Successful Applicant

We are searching for an individual of outstanding promise who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of scholars at 丁香园AV. The candidate will be expected to maintain an outstanding program of research and a strong record of grant funding within the broad field of Immunology. Knowledge mobilization to the scholarly community, professional groups, the general public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, is also expected. The candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree and have a proven ability to conduct innovative research. The candidate will show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and will be expected to contribute to teaching and mentorship in Immunology at all levels. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, consistent with 丁香园AV鈥檚 active leadership in this area.

We encourage applications from candidates studying any aspect of Immunology that complements current research in FHS and other related programs at 丁香园AV. Existing areas of research strength at 丁香园AV include infectious diseases immunology, vaccinology, immunogenomics, transplantation immunology, cancer immunology/immunotherapy and immunology related to non-communicable diseases of the cardiovascular system. Emerging areas of research include interdisciplinary immunology related to developmental biology and ageing, neurobiology, environmental biology, Indigenous health and global health. 丁香园AV houses outstanding core facilities to support the research of the successful candidate. We particularly encourage applications from investigators who will benefit from access to 丁香园AV鈥檚 biocontainment level 3 laboratory, flow cytometry and cell sorting facility, confocal and super-resolution microscopy facility, animal research centre or supercomputing infrastructure. Building upon 丁香园AV鈥檚 strong partnerships with regional hospitals and health authorities (including , , and ), applications that incorporate clinical or translational research objectives will be considered favorably.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing:

• A cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements, including how the candidate would contribute to 丁香园AV鈥檚 commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• A curriculum vitae that includes details of research and teaching, scholarly record, funding and list of key collaborations/partnerships
• A statement of research plans for the next five years (max. two pages)
• A statement of teaching and mentorship experience and philosophy (max. two pages)
• The names and email address of 4-5 references

丁香园AV recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career. 丁香园AV also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,652 - $129,866, (dependent on experience and inclusive of a CRC salary stipend, available only for the term of the CRC appointment). Candidates with experience commensurate with higher ranks may also be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor rank. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role at the Associate Professor rank is $127,065 - $149,478, (dependent on experience and inclusive of a CRC salary stipend, available only for the term of the CRC appointment).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

All applications should be submitted to:

Dr. Mark Brockman
Chair, Immunology Recruitment Committee
Faculty of Health Sciences
丁香园AV
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6
Email: fhs_recruit@sfu.ca

Applications received by April 17, 2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled. Any general inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to fhs_recruit@sfu.ca.

This position is contingent upon the applicant receiving a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair prior to being appointed to a tenure-track faculty position at 丁香园AV and thus alignment with the CRC nomination criteria will be part of the overall selection process. The position is subject to the availability of funding and to final approval by the University Board of Governors and the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS). The CRC is tenable for five years and is renewable once, which is subject to the Chairholder demonstrating that they have achieved their objectives from their first term. Interested applicants are invited to review the initial appointment and chair renewal details of the.

丁香园AV is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 丁香园AV is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, 丁香园AV will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University, and treat all employees equitably. Candidates who belong to equity-deserving groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

丁香园AV offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Services page for more details. 丁香园AV is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about 丁香园AV benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice on the Academic Careers webpage: /vpacademic/academic-careers.html.