Date Posted: 07/17/2023
Closing Date: 09/28/2023, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 32783
Job Category: Faculty – Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Relevant to the area of expertise
Department: Relevant to the area of expertise
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The University of Toronto (U of T) invites applications for a 5-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the area of student mental health. The appointment is anticipated to begin January 1, 2024. The successful candidate may be appointed as the Rossy Chair in Campus Mental Health for a five-year term.
The successful candidate’s academic department will be in one of the U of T faculties depending upon their related field of expertise, e.g., health, social work, etc. They will report to the Vice Provost, Students on their responsibilities as the Rossy Chair in Campus Mental Health.
The successful candidate will serve as a driving force for innovation and transformation in postsecondary student mental health. As a lead advisor on student mental health initiatives, they will provide evidence-based insights and advice to help inform and enhance the University’s approach to postsecondary student mental health and wellness. Appreciating the diversity of lived experiences that students bring with them during their time at U of T, the Chair will work with this knowledge to help support an environment of compassion and community, upholding the University’s institutional commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of all students. The Chair will collaborate across disciplines and forge links with other researchers, improving student mental health practice and advancing models of care. They will report on the impact of their work within the U of T and postsecondary student mental health and wellness ecosystem.
The Chair will also bring their research expertise to the student mental health and wellness space.
As an ex-officio advisory member of the University’s Institutional Leadership Team in Student Mental Health, the Chair will work closely with the Senior Executive Director, Student Mental Health Systems, Policy & Strategy and the Vice-Provost, Students to advise on plans to evaluate both the efficacy of student mental health services and the integration of evidence-based practices into service delivery. They will also advise on evolving clinical approaches across North America and abroad, help develop components within U of T’s enhanced Stepped Care model and collaborate with UofT’s Institutional Strategic Initiative in Student and Youth Mental Health Research. This expert and thought leader will be a magnet for ideas, solutions, and talent, and act as a bridge to the Best Practices Network in Canadian Higher Education (BP-Net), a national mental health community of practice and knowledge exchange network for post-secondary mental health.
The Chair in Campus Mental Health will attract a top clinical research scientist with extensive expertise in transitional-aged youth mental health at postsecondary institutions and the full range of student mental health experience—from community and individual well-being to clinical intervention, inside the classroom and out. Like other prestigious chair appointments, this Chair will lead an ambitious research program that involves graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in an area related to mental health, e.g., psychology, health, social work, etc., by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance existing strengths. The ideal candidate will have an established international reputation in the field of adolescent and youth mental health with demonstrated experience leading research programs focused on transitional-aged youth at postsecondary institutions. They will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Their role will include research, academic, and other institutional responsibilities.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the FAQs.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
For further information, please contact alexis.archbold@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by September 28, 2023.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
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