Chair and Associate Professor/Professor - Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
About the role
The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure-stream appointment in physical therapy at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Toronto. The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026, renewable following a favourable review.
Responsibilities
- Lead and sustain an innovative and independent research program and maintain a competitive externally-funded research program at an international level.
- Oversee the promotion and implementation of strategic priorities, process improvement and change management, faculty development and recruitment and education and research programs in the largest physical therapy program in Ontario.
- Create and sustain partnerships and engage with leads in other rehabilitation sciences and health care disciplines at the university and across fully-affiliated hospitals, professional, community-based health rehabilitation, provincial and national physical therapy programs, regulatory bodies and other local, national and international organizations.
- Bring an inclusive vision that embeds principles of equity and social accountability in teaching, mentorship, research collaborations, faculty development, alumni engagement and in developing a future vision of the Department.
Requirements
- Earned a PhD degree and completed a university-level, entry-level practice degree in physical therapy and be eligible for licensure in Canada.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the physical therapy profession.
- Demonstrated record of excellence in research, graduate-level teaching and mentorship.
- Research and teaching interests should complement and extend the Department’s existing strengths.
Qualifications
- Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience managing financial, budgetary and human resources.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship development and successful fundraising.
Skills
- Excellence in research and being an internationally-recognized scholar.
- Excellence in teaching through the submitted teaching dossier.
Benefits
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Pay
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Schedule
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Additional Information
The University of Toronto is the birthplace of Canadian physical therapy and home to the country’s first physical therapy program established over a century ago. The Department of Physical Therapy is a key contributor to Canada’s rehabilitation sector and University of Toronto’s vibrant health sciences network, benefitting from a rich clinical and research environment, with most of its professorial faculty cross-appointed to the relevant hospitals from among the 9 academic hospitals fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Faculty members enjoy strong research collaborations across the University, nationally, and internationally.
Contact Information
Interested individuals must apply online by clicking here. Applications must include a (1) letter of interest outlining their relevant experience and vision for the future of the Department of Physical Therapy; (2) current CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations; and (5) statement on principles and practice of equity and social accountability (maximum 300 words).
Accessibility
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.
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.