Three-year term appointment at the Assistant Professor level

The Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland

Invites applications for a three-year term appointment in:

Health Policy/Health Care Delivery

The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level although initial rank and salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The appointment is for a three-year term (subject to budgetary approval) and there is a potential to convert to tenure track.  The successful candidate will contribute to the graduate and undergraduate programs; establish an independent, externally funded program of research; and participate in service activities.

Candidates should hold a PhD in health policy, health administration, applied health services research, or related field.  Individuals who are in the later stages of their graduate training or senior health policy analysts or administrators are also encouraged to apply.  Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in quantitative research methods, knowledge of the Canadian health care system, a promising publication record in refereed journals, and the ability to develop a productive research program supported by external funding.  The candidate's area of research should fall within the mandate of the Division. 

Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Shree Mulay, Associate Dean, Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, A1B 3V6.  Applications can be submitted electronically to smeadus@mun.ca or by fax at (709) 777-7382.  VPA MEDI 2011 001

The application package should include a curriculum vitae, contact details of three referees, one sample of scholarly writing, and a letter of application including an overview and discussion of qualifications and interests as they relate to the position.

Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2011.

The Faculty of Medicine is located in the Health Science Centre on the campus of Memorial University.  The facility also houses the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy, the Health Sciences Library, the General Hospital, the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, and the Janeway Children's Hospital.  The integrated complex allows for close working relationships in both research and teaching among the Faculty of Medicine and the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.  As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Offering diverse graduate and undergraduate programs to almost 17,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning.  St. John's is a safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.