Assistant Professor of Medicine

Institution: University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department for the Study of Religion (with teaching in Public Health program)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025

Key Details

• Rank: Tenure-stream, Assistant Professor

• Research Focus: Intersection of religion, medicine, and healing in cultural and political contexts

  • Methods: Historical, ethnographic, and/or textual/media studies

  • Preference: Religions of North America and Turtle Island

• Teaching: Contribute to both the Department for the Study of Religion and the Public Health undergraduate program

• Requirements:

  • PhD in Study of Religion or related field (by appointment date)

  • Strong research record (publications, conferences, research statement)

  • Teaching excellence (teaching dossier, evaluations, references)

  • Engagement with method and theory in the study of religion

Application Materials:

• Cover letter

• CV

• Research statement (current and future interests)

• Recent writing sample

• Teaching dossier (statement, sample materials, evaluations)

• Names and contact info for 3 referees (letters solicited automatically after application submission)

Equity & Inclusion:

• Strong encouragement for applications from Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities

• Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion in application materials

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Links for more info:

• Department for the Study of Religion

• Public Health Program

• Application guidelines

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