NUR460 - Coping With Complexity in Persistent Illness - Adult (Fall term)

Rotation Dates:

• Wednesday Sept 16 through Friday Dec 4, 2026 (Note: no clinical during Thanksgiving/the Reading Week – Oct 12 to 16).

Clinical Shifts:

• 2 x 12-hour day shifts a week (Wednesday and Thursdays or Thursdays and Fridays)
  • Majority of clinical shifts will be Thursdays and Fridays.

Pay Rate and Stipend:

Pay rate: Clinical Instructors will be paid a fixed stipend based on course requirements. Please note that U of T graduate students will be paid the current CUPE 3902 Unit 1 rate. All other instructors will be paid the current faculty hourly rate.

Stipend hours: To Be Determined (TBD), depending on placement confirmations from hospital partners including number of shifts and total clinical instruction time. Clinical Instructors do not normally receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR460.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Attend all clinical shifts as scheduled.
   • Personal obligations (e.g. attending conferences, vacations, or appointments) are to be scheduled outside of the clinical shifts.
   • In the case of extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness and/or bereavement) - CIs are required to notify the Clinical Education Office with the dates as soon as possible. CIs may also be asked to assist the Clinical Education Office to arrange a possible replacement instructor.
5. Prepare patient assignments prior to students' arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students' level of expertise.
6. Assist with and assess the students' preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.
   • Note: New for the 2026-2027 academic year – students to be enrolled in NUR440 (Foundations of Mental Health and Substance Use) concurrent with NUR460.
   • Students are expected to apply learning from all courses during their clinical shifts through the provision of nursing care, as well as by engaging in active discussions with the clinical instructor (CI) and the clinical group.
7. Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.
8. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
9. Supervise and assist students with providing nursing care while monitoring and assessing students’ progress with meeting clinical practice expectations.
10. Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care providers in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
11. Foster reflection and discussion about clinical learning among students during post clinical conferences
12. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students’ experiences and clinical progress.
13. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
14. Provide written midterm and online written final clinical evaluations of each student that highlights their learning and progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the clinical placement.

Qualifications:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (adult medical-surgical or adult mental health nursing experience).
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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NUR460 - Coping With Complexity in Persistent Illness - Pediatric (Fall term)

Rotation Dates:

• Wednesday Sept 16 - Friday Dec 4, 2026 (Note: No Clinical during Thanksgiving/Reading Week - Oct 12 to 16).

Clinical Shifts:

• 2 x 12-hour day shifts a week (either Wednesdays and Thursdays OR Thursday and Fridays).
  • Majority of the clinical shifts will be Thursdays and Fridays

Pay Rate and Stipend Details:

Pay rate: Clinical Instructors will be paid a fixed stipend amount based on course requirements. Please note that U of T graduate students will be paid the current CUPE 3902 Unit 1 rate. All other instructors will be paid the current faculty hourly rate.

Stipend hours: To Be Determined (TBD), depending on placement confirmations from hospital partners including number of shifts and total clinical instruction time. Clinical Instructors do not normally receive pay for sick days or leaves. Replacement costs will be deducted from the stipend amount for time missed.

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office.  Applicants should note that commitment to the role for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR460.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Attend all clinical shifts as scheduled.
   • Personal obligations (e.g. attending conferences, vacations, or appointments) are to be scheduled outside of the clinical shifts.
   • In the case of extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness and/or bereavement) - CIs are required to notify the Clinical Education Office with the dates as soon as possible. CIs may also be asked to assist the Clinical Education Office to arrange a possible replacement instructor.
5. Prepare patient assignments prior to students' arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students' level of expertise.
6. Assist with and assess the students' preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, pharmacologic, and therapeutic concepts.
   • Note: New for the 26-27 academic year – students to be enrolled in NUR440 (Foundations of Mental Health and Substance Use) concurrent with NUR460.
   • Students are expected to apply learning from all courses during their clinical shifts through the provision of nursing care, as well as by engaging in active discussions with the clinical instructor (CI) and the clinical group.
7. Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-based approach to nursing practice.
8. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication among students and all members of the health care team.
9. Supervise and assist students with providing nursing care while monitoring and assessing students’ progress with meeting clinical practice expectations.
10. Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care providers in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
11. Foster reflection and discussion about clinical learning among students during post clinical conferences
12. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students’ experiences and clinical progress.
13. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
14. Provide written midterm and online written final clinical evaluations of each student that highlights their learning and progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the clinical placement.

Qualifications:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (pediatric acute care nursing and/or pediatric rehabilitation nursing).
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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NUR365 – Introduction to Gerontological Nursing

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Program provides a full-time, two-year, second entry baccalaureate nursing education. Given that nursing is a practice-based profession, we believe that clinical experience is a vital and integral component of the curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to actively apply classroom learning to ‘real life’ nursing practice under the supervision and support of a clinical teacher. Clinical Instructors (CIs) play an important role in facilitating student learning and providing excellent clinical learning experiences to further develop students’ knowledge, skill, and judgement.

CIs should be flexible and prepared to utilize additional learning modalities such as simulation and virtual clinical learning in the event a clinical day is cancelled by the organization. CIs will work closely with the Clinical Education Office and Course Faculty to develop and share resources to support the continuity of clinical teaching and student learning. CIs are required to complete all on-boarding and orientation activities required by the faculty as well as the clinical placement site prior to the start of the placement in preparation for their clinical teaching role. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the term by Course Faculty, the Undergraduate Clinical Resource Faculty, and the Clinical Education Office. Applicants should note that commitment to the role for each scheduled shift for the entire term is needed for consistency in the development, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete the asynchronous CI orientation learning modules as required and attend the in-person Faculty-led CI orientation for NUR365.
2. Complete all on-boarding and orientation required by the University as well as the clinical placement site prior to the first clinical shift.
3. Familiarize themselves with and uphold all faculty and University policies related to clinical placements (e.g., CI and Student Absences, Professional Behaviour).
4. Attend all clinical shifts as scheduled.
   1. Personal obligations (e.g. attending conferences, vacations, or appointments) are to be scheduled outside of the clinical shifts.
   1. In the case of extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness and/or bereavement) - CIs are required to notify the Clinical Education Office with the dates as soon as possible. CIs may also be asked to assist the Clinical Education Office to arrange a possible replacement instructor.
5. Prepare patient assignments prior to students’ arrival on the nursing unit, reflective of the students’ level of expertise.
6. Facilitate students’ application of theory related to foundational therapeutic, relational, and health assessment skills.
   1. Note: Students are expected to apply learning from the classroom and lab settings each week during their clinical shifts. This is done through practising the learned assessments and skills as part of the nursing care provided, as well as engaging in active discussions about the learning with the CI and clinical group.
7. Assist with and assess the students’ preparation for their clinical activities with attention to integration of nursing, pathophysiological, and therapeutic concepts.
8. Encourage an inquiring, theory, and evidence-informed approach to nursing practice.
9. Facilitate interprofessional and intraprofessional communication and collaboration between students and all members of the health care team.
10. Directly supervise and assist students as they relate to and provide care for older persons, while also monitoring and assessing students’ progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations.
11. Collaborate with nursing staff in gaining assistance and access to learning experiences for the students.
12. Foster reflection and critical discussion about clinical learning among students during weekly post-clinical conferences.
13. Participate in weekly email communication with Course Faculty and provide a brief update and/or identify any concerns about students’ experiences and clinical progress.
14. Provide students with ongoing verbal feedback about their progress with meeting the clinical practice expectations for the course.
15. Provide written midterm and final online evaluations incorporating feedback from all clinical shifts.
16. Arrange and facilitate a short 1:1 virtual meeting to review each students’ final evaluation within a week of the final clinical shift.

Qualification:

1. Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (Long Term Care / older person care / adult acute care nursing).
   • Additional certification and/or education in geriatric nursing will be considered an asset.
3. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
4. BScN required; MN will be considered an asset.
5. Previous experience in clinical instructing or as a preceptor is an asset.

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Nursing

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to two full-time teaching stream appointments in Nursing. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. 

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. 

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.

Applicants must have an entry-to-practice degree (BScN or MN) in Nursing, as well as a doctoral degree (PhD or DN) in Nursing or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in a range of classroom, online, and practice settings, including lecture preparation and delivery and curriculum development in a degree granting program. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. 

Applicants with recent clinical nursing practice experience, including as a nurse practitioner, are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths.  All applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, and the teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference.  

The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The Setting 

Toronto is one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities. The population of the Greater Toronto Region is nearly 6 million, making it one of the largest metropolitan regions in North America. Over 150 languages are spoken in the city, and half of the city’s population was born outside Canada. The Toronto Region is served by North America’s second largest public transit system, and it has an abundance of parks and green spaces. With a rich and diverse cultural life of music, art and museums, the Toronto Region has more than 70 film festivals and 200 professional performing arts organizations. It is Canada’s number one tourist destination. 

The city is home to a burgeoning research environment. The area boasts the fourth-largest cluster of medical expertise in North America. The downtown “Discovery District,” in which the St. George campus of the University of Toronto is situated, contains nine teaching hospitals, numerous scientific research institutes, and MaRS, an innovation centre that brings ideas in science and technology together with business acumen and financing. This intellectual dynamism is evident across all areas of research, education and the arts in the city. 

The University 

Established in 1827 by royal charter, the University of Toronto is the largest and most prestigious research- intensive university in Canada. The historical strengths that have shaped the University’s progress and achievements include excellence across a wide array of disciplines, leadership in professional education, pre-eminence in graduate education, three federated universities, and decentralized management with strong decanal leadership. The quality and range of the University’s programs—undergraduate, graduate and professional—attract students from all parts of Ontario and Canada, and internationally. The University is home to 18 Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies, and its educational programs are delivered on the historic St. George campus in downtown Toronto, on campuses in Mississauga and Scarborough, and in nine fully affiliated teaching hospitals in Toronto. 

The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings place the University of Toronto at 21st in the world.

The University currently has more than 20,000 faculty and staff; some 80,000 students across its three campuses; almost 250 Canada Research Chairs; an annual budget of $2.0 billion; and an endowment of $1.9 billion. The University of Toronto’s library system ranks third among research libraries in North America and subscribes to over 17,000 electronic journals in all disciplines. The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is served by the Gerstein Science Information Centre, the largest academic health science library in Canada. In addition to its extensive print collection, the library has licensed access to several hundred electronic databases in the health sciences including all major nursing and health science indices. All electronic resources are available to faculty and students both from campus and hospital locations and via remote access. In 2020, the University was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. For more information, please visit www.utoronto.ca.

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing 

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for nursing and is a research-intensive Faculty that embraces the University's tripartite mission of excellence in research, education, and practice. The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing offers multiple innovative graduate and undergraduate degree programs, drawing on a partnership with one of North America’s largest academic health science complexes; the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN), which incorporates fourteen multi-site, fully affiliated teaching hospitals, as well as a network of affiliated community hospitals and public health agencies. The Faculty is committed to the mission of international leadership in nursing research and education. Through the leadership and mentorship of outstanding faculty members, the Faculty’s graduates excel in professional practice, lead in nursing research and scholarship, and improve health locally and globally. 

The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing offers a 20-month, second entry, Baccalaureate program. In addition, the Faculty offers a highly sought after professional master’s program comprising three fields (clinical, health systems leadership and administration, and nurse practitioner) and world-leading doctoral programs. Through the TAHSN partnership and our state- of- the- art simulation laboratory, the Faculty provides its students with a strong foundation in all practice settings through first class clinical experiences. The Faculty is committed to excellence and supports an environment of creativity and innovation in pedagogy. The expectation of faculty members in the teaching stream is that they bring a dimension of teaching excellence and educational innovation that enhances undergraduate or graduate education and adds significantly to the quality of the experience of our diverse student population. 

For more information on the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing please visit our home page at http://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/.

Application Process 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a recent writing sample; and a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and 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 within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

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. If you have any questions about this position, please contact dean.nursing@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by March 9, 2026. 

  

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.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream, Nursing

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Nursing. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. 

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.  

Candidates must have an entry-to-practice degree (BScN or MN) in nursing, as well as a PhD in nursing or a related discipline by date of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. All applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Candidates must also have experience working with, teaching, or mentoring/supervising diverse groups or diverse students along with the ability to contribute to fostering diversity on campus, and within the curriculum or nursing profession, demonstrated through the application materials. 

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.  

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. 

The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The Setting 

Toronto is one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities. The population of the Greater Toronto Region is nearly 6 million, making it one of the largest metropolitan regions in North America. Over 150 languages are spoken in the city, and half of the city’s population was born outside Canada. The Toronto Region is served by North America’s second largest public transit system, and it has an abundance of parks and green spaces. With a rich and diverse cultural life of music, art and museums, the Toronto Region has more than 70 film festivals and 200 professional performing arts organizations. It is Canada’s number-one tourist destination. 

The city is home to a burgeoning research environment. The area boasts the fourth-largest cluster of medical expertise in North America. The downtown “Discovery District,” in which the St. George campus of the University of Toronto is situated, contains nine teaching hospitals, numerous scientific research institutes, and MaRS, an innovation centre that brings ideas in science and technology together with business acumen and financing. This intellectual dynamism is evident across all areas of research, education and the arts in the city. 

The University 

Established in 1827 by royal charter, the University of Toronto is the largest and most prestigious research-intensive university in Canada. The historical strengths that have shaped the University’s progress and achievements include excellence across a wide array of disciplines, leadership in professional education, pre-eminence in graduate education, three federated universities, and decentralized management with strong decanal leadership. The quality and range of the University’s programs—undergraduate, graduate and professional—attract students from all parts of Ontario and Canada, and internationally. The University is home to 18 Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies, and its educational programs are delivered on the historic St. George campus in downtown Toronto, on campuses in Mississauga and Scarborough, and in nine fully affiliated teaching hospitals in Toronto. The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings place the University of Toronto at 21st in the world. 

The University currently has more than 20,000 faculty and staff; some 80,000 students across its three campuses; almost 250 Canada Research Chairs; an annual budget of $2.0 billion; and an endowment of $1.9 billion. The University of Toronto’s library system ranks third among research libraries in North America and subscribes to over 17,000 electronic journals in all disciplines.   

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is served by the Gerstein Science Information Centre, the largest academic health science library in Canada. In addition to its extensive print collection, the library has licensed access to several hundred electronic databases in the health sciences including all major nursing and health science indices. All electronic resources are available to faculty and students both from campus and hospital locations and via remote access. In 2020, the University was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. For more information, please visit www.utoronto.ca.

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing 

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for nursing and is a research-intensive Faculty that embraces the University's tripartite mission of excellence in research, education, and practice. The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing offers multiple innovative graduate and undergraduate degree programs, drawing on a partnership with one of North America’s largest academic health science complexes; the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN), which incorporates fourteen multi-site, fully affiliated teaching hospitals, as well as a network of affiliated community hospitals and public health agencies. The Faculty is committed to the mission of international leadership in nursing research and education. Through the leadership and mentorship of outstanding faculty members, the Faculty’s graduates excel in professional practice, lead in nursing research and scholarship, and improve health locally and globally. 

The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing offers a 20-month, second entry, Baccalaureate program. In addition, the Faculty offers a highly sought after professional master’s program comprising three fields (clinical, health systems leadership and administration, and nurse practitioner) and world-leading doctoral programs. Through the TAHSN partnership and our state-of-the-art simulation laboratory, the Faculty provides its students with a strong foundation in all practice settings through first class clinical experiences. The Faculty is committed to excellence and supports an environment of creativity and innovation in pedagogy. For more information on the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing please visit our home page at http://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research activities; up to three representative publications; a 1-2 page statement outlining experience working with teaching, or mentoring/supervising diverse groups or diverse students and contributions to fostering diversity on campus, and within the curriculum or nursing profession; and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of prior teaching experience, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations). If you have questions about this position, please contact dean.nursing@utoronto.ca. All application materials must be submitted online. 

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching accomplishments. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants, however, 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 candidate FAQ.

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. If you have any questions about this position, please contact dean.nursing@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by March 9, 2026. 

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Associate Professor/Professor - The CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research

Description:

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Nursing. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate may be named to the CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research for a five-year term, which will be renewable following a favourable review.    

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. 

Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term “Indigenous” in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people. 

Applicants must have an entry-to-practice degree (BScN or MN) in nursing, as well as a PhD in nursing or a related discipline. All applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates must also have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths and with a strong program of research in the field of mental health nursing with a focus on healthcare pathways, transitions, and optimized patient experience, implementation of best evidence and emerging practices, patient reported outcomes and/or nursing care of patients with mental health conditions. Advancing research competencies and capabilities in nursing and health disciplines, with a focus on practice-based research, is also a strength.    

Candidates must also have experience working with, teaching, or mentoring/supervising diverse groups or diverse students along with the ability to contribute to fostering diversity on campus, and within the curriculum or nursing profession, demonstrated through the application materials. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Resources from this Chair, which is supported by a $2 million endowment, will support the Chair in the integration of research, education and clinical work to advance mental health nursing research.  A strong track record as a clinical nurse scholar, including publications in leading journals and as an externally-funded investigator with a focus on mental health nursing research, and in particular, care transitions, care outcomes, self-managed and/or digital/remote innovative technology solutions aimed to improve patient experience, systems and models of care is essential. 

Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrable through teaching accomplishments and in a dossier of prior teaching experience (with required materials outlined below).

Evidence of excellence in research will be evidenced by field-relevant publications or forthcoming publications considered of international quality, awards and accolades, the submitted research statement, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Applicants whose research involves significant clinical or practice engagement are strongly encouraged. An ability to initiate collaborations and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams is highly desirable.   

Applications will be evaluated in regard to the applicant’s record of scholarly activity, national/international reputation, relevance of their research, and expectation for ongoing academic achievement and contributions to the field.    

The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. 

The Setting   

Toronto is one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities. The population of the Greater Toronto Region is nearly 6 million, making it one of the largest metropolitan regions in North America. Over 150 languages are spoken in the city, and half of the city’s population was born outside Canada. The Toronto Region is served by North America’s second largest public transit system, and it has an abundance of parks and green spaces. With a rich and diverse cultural life of music, art and museums, the Toronto Region has more than 70 film festivals and 200 professional performing arts organizations. It is Canada’s number-one tourist destination.   

The city is home to a burgeoning research environment. The area boasts the fourth-largest cluster of medical expertise in North America. The downtown “Discovery District,” in which the St. George campus of the University of Toronto is situated, contains nine teaching hospitals, numerous scientific research institutes, and MaRS, an innovation centre that brings ideas in science and technology together with business acumen and financing. This intellectual dynamism is evident across all areas of research, education and the arts in the city.   

The University 

Established in 1827 by royal charter, the University of Toronto is the largest and most prestigious research-intensive university in Canada. The historical strengths that have shaped the University’s progress and achievements include excellence across a wide array of disciplines, leadership in professional education, pre-eminence in graduate education, three federated universities, and decentralized management with strong decanal leadership. The quality and range of the University’s programs—undergraduate, graduate and professional—attract students from all parts of Ontario and Canada, and internationally. The University is home to 15 Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies, and its educational programs are delivered on the historic St. George campus in downtown Toronto, on campuses in Mississauga and Scarborough, and in nine fully affiliated teaching hospitals in Toronto.   

The 2025  QS World University Rankings by Subject  ranked the University of Toronto first in Canada in all five broad fields assessed and internationally, University of Toronto was the only university in the world to rank in top 50 schools in 46 subjects – more than any other university in the world. In 2020, the University was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. For more information, please visit www.utoronto.ca.  

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing  

The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Nursing (ranked 4th in 2025). The Faculty offers multiple innovative graduate and undergraduate degree programs, drawing on a partnership with one of North America’s largest academic health science complexes, the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN), which incorporates nine multi-site, fully affiliated teaching hospitals, as well as a network of affiliated community hospitals and public health agencies. The Faculty of Nursing is committed to the mission of international leadership in nursing research and education.    

The Faculty of Nursing is research-intensive and renowned internationally for the quality and impact of its scholarship. The Faculty has more endowed research chairs and professorships than any other nursing faculty in Canada, including the first nursing research chair in the country. These hospital-based Chairs and professorships are a product of the dynamic partnership and joint academic mission between the Faculty and TAHSN member hospitals. For more information on the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing please visit our home page at  http://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/.  

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)  

CAMH is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to transform the lives of people affected by mental illness and addictions. CAMH’s Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI) is home to scientists, staff and research trainees conducting research to improve the understanding of the brain and the causes and biomarkers of mental illness as well as making advances in prevention and treatment for mental illness and addictions across the lifespan.  

The opportunity for the CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research to lead world-wide in mental health nursing research will be enabled through excellent collaboration and infrastructure support for a leading nurse scientist who has a vision to build a bright future with an exceptional and relevant program of research. For more information on CAMH, please visit www.camh.ca. 

Application Process 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications must include: a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research activities; up to three representative publications; a 1-2 page statement outlining experience working with, teaching, or mentoring/supervising diverse groups or diverse students and contributions to fostering diversity on campus, and within the curriculum or nursing profession; and a teaching dossier which includes a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of prior teaching experience and graduate student supervision, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.   

If you have questions about this position, please contact dean.nursing@utoronto.ca.  All application materials must be submitted online.   

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.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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