Faculty of Health Sciences Impact + Research Chair - Professor; or Associate Professor

Faculty of Health Sciences – Canada Impact+ Research Chair – Professor (or Associate Professor)

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives. We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students.

We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people. Together, we transform lives and communities.

Professor – It’s your time to shine!

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge invites applications from internationally-based, world-leading researchers for the prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Environmental Public Health.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chair program is a one-time Government of Canada initiative to attract leading researchers to Canadian universities to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas. Impact+ emphasizes translation and real-world impact:
Chair holders are expected to drive discoveries into applications and advance commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel. Impact+ Chair holders are appointed for 8 years, with the possibility of a four-year partially-funded extension, with award values of either $4 million or $8 million.

We seek a visionary scholar whose work addresses environmental public health challenges and opportunities in natural and built environments. This position is part of the University’s strategic priority to expand its leadership in place-based, interdisciplinary health research. It offers the opportunity to contribute to regional and global conversations about disease prevention, protection against environmental health hazards, and the promotion of health and well-being.

The successful candidate will engage in research that advances understanding and solutions in one or more of the following areas:

• Emerging environmental health issues
• Climate change and planetary health
• Environmental health and public policy
• Community resilience and environmental justice
• Health impact assessment of living, working, and social environments

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust, externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and engage with local communities.

We welcome applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including but not limited to health sciences, public health, Indigenous health, nursing, and environmental science.

Only candidates who are working and residing outside of Canada at the time of the intake’s Final date to receive applications are eligible to apply. Applicants must be full professors or associate professors expected to be promoted to full professor within two years of starting their appointment. Applicants from outside academia must possess the qualifications necessary to be appointed to these levels.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the field of research.

Applicants must have a strong record of research productivity and a globally competitive track record of research contributions in their field. In addition to demonstrated leadership and a track record of attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students and research personnel, applicants should have a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an equitable and inclusive research environment.

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter of application that identifies the area of Environmental Public Health that the applicant’s research aligns with, and the start-up funding, infrastructure, and space requirements.
• A comprehensive Impact+ vision statement and research plan, limited to 5 pages, that presents an…