Associate Professor, Tenure, School of Population and Public Health
University of British Columbia
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employThe School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, tenure in Global Health,ment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
with professional and demonstrated expertise in leading randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in low to middle income countries addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and other infectious diseases (including conditions affecting eyesight, growth, and fertility). The ideal candidate brings a strong record of field-based research and evidence generation to inform policy and interventions. New approaches to reducing health inequities for global health, in particular studies addressing Trachoma, Soil Transmitted Helminths, Schistosomiasis and Onchocerciasis, and how elimination of these NTDs can be achieved at the global level. This recruitment is part of UBC’s Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative.
This is a strategic recruitment in global health featuring research excellence and supporting capacity in the emerging and persistent threats to global health (e.g., NTD, climate change, infectious diseases), underscoring the need for global health and implementation science to address the greatest challenges of our time. Further, the candidate will be demonstrating a program of research that fosters the evaluation of new population-based practices that address health challenges and inequities globally and informs healthy decision-making policies. The research is responsible for addressing a critical need to diversify the academy within SPPH and the Faculty of Medicine, and the ability to better understand and intervene on the drivers of health inequalities at a global population health level. The candidate identified will also help to create knowledge that allows us all to better understand the experiences of diverse populations, thus providing an important platform and voice for under-represented populations in health research, which is central to addressing health equity and redressing imbalances in global health in NTD.
Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative
The University of British Columbia and the School of Population and Public Health believe that a diverse campus community, inclusive learning and working environments, and equitable opportunities are foundational to cultivating a culture of respect and is essential to fostering academic and research excellence. This opportunity is part of the UBC-wide Black Faculty Hiring Initiative that aims to support the University’s commitments to advance inclusive excellence in teaching and research. The initiative is in alignment with the University’s commitment to advance the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education, which is guided by four overarching principles: Black Flourishing, Inclusive Excellence, Mutuality, and Accountability. This initiative is also in response to the recommendations of the University’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force, which aims to increase the representation and provide support for Black faculty members at UBC. The purpose of hiring as a cohort provides an ecosystem approach to implementing a series of interrelated initiatives to promote and sustain Black Excellence. The program supports the recruitment of tenure-track and tenured professors at all ranks across both research and educational streams. The program encourages cohort hires, recognizing the ways in which this promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and helps create communities of support for scholars from underrepresented groups. As part of this initiative, the University aims to recruit 23 Black scholars over the next four years. For more information about the UBC Black Cohort Hiring Initiative, please visit: https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-careers/black-faculty-cohort-hiring-initiative. Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this search will be restricted to qualified Black scholars. We welcome applications from Black scholars who may also identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, multi-racial persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Candidates are invited to self-identify through the Applicant Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative must self-identify as ‘Black’ to be considered eligible. All information collected by UBC will remain confidential and any reported data will be in aggregate form shared with the Search Committee to track intersectional diversity and support an equitable and meritorious search process.
SPPH is a research-intensive unit that also has a strong emphasis on education. The school is home to approximately 63 faculty members and 350 graduate students whose research interests align with four divisions: Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Public Health; Health in Populations; Health Services and Systems; and Occupational and Environmental Health. With an emphasis on equity, health promotion and prevention, and application of evidence to improve and maintain the health of the population, SPPH provides training for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across multiple degree programs, including MPH, MSc and PhD degrees.
Reporting to the School Director, the successful candidate will demonstrate a significant scholarly impact internationally and nationally, nested within a wealth of global health expertise and cross-disciplinary interaction and collaboration and support. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the School, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners, and the newly approved Master’s in Global Health program, which will start its first intake in September 2026. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the School and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD.
• Associate Professor, Tenure: The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and ability to direct graduate students, a growing body of productive scholarly activity, and must be willing to participate in the affairs of the School and the University.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The expected salary for this position is $175,000 per annum at the rank of Associate Professor, tenure. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.
Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the School. An application package should include:
• a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/ or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
• publications record;
• and names of four arm’s length references who can address scholarly activity, teaching, administrative service capabilities, and experience fostering collaboration, inclusiveness, equity and diversity.
• Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs (JR21366) and addressed to:
Aslam Anis, PhD, FCHAS, Professor and Director, School of Population and Public Health
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Senior Human Resources Manager, Amanda Versteeg, at amanda.versteeg@ubc.ca.
Review of applications will begin on August 5, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, tenure in Global Health, with professional and demonstrated expertise in leading randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in low to middle income countries addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and other infectious diseases (including conditions affecting eyesight, growth, and fertility). The ideal candidate brings a strong record of field-based research and evidence generation to inform policy and interventions. New approaches to reducing health inequities for global health, in particular studies addressing Trachoma, Soil Transmitted Helminths, Schistosomiasis and Onchocerciasis, and how elimination of these NTDs can be achieved at the global level. This recruitment is part of UBC’s Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative.
This is a strategic recruitment in global health featuring research excellence and supporting capacity in the emerging and persistent threats to global health (e.g., NTD, climate change, infectious diseases), underscoring the need for global health and implementation science to address the greatest challenges of our time. Further, the candidate will be demonstrating a program of research that fosters the evaluation of new population-based practices that address health challenges and inequities globally and informs healthy decision-making policies. The research is responsible for addressing a critical need to diversify the academy within SPPH and the Faculty of Medicine, and the ability to better understand and intervene on the drivers of health inequalities at a global population health level. The candidate identified will also help to create knowledge that allows us all to better understand the experiences of diverse populations, thus providing an important platform and voice for under-represented populations in health research, which is central to addressing health equity and redressing imbalances in global health in NTD.
Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative
The University of British Columbia and the School of Population and Public Health believe that a diverse campus community, inclusive learning and working environments, and equitable opportunities are foundational to cultivating a culture of respect and is essential to fostering academic and research excellence. This opportunity is part of the UBC-wide Black Faculty Hiring Initiative that aims to support the University’s commitments to advance inclusive excellence in teaching and research. The initiative is in alignment with the University’s commitment to advance the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education, which is guided by four overarching principles: Black Flourishing, Inclusive Excellence, Mutuality, and Accountability. This initiative is also in response to the recommendations of the University’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force, which aims to increase the representation and provide support for Black faculty members at UBC. The purpose of hiring as a cohort provides an ecosystem approach to implementing a series of interrelated initiatives to promote and sustain Black Excellence. The program supports the recruitment of tenure-track and tenured professors at all ranks across both research and educational streams. The program encourages cohort hires, recognizing the ways in which this promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and helps create communities of support for scholars from underrepresented groups. As part of this initiative, the University aims to recruit 23 Black scholars over the next four years. For more information about the UBC Black Cohort Hiring Initiative, please visit: https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-careers/black-faculty-cohort-hiring-initiative. Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this search will be restricted to qualified Black scholars. We welcome applications from Black scholars who may also identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, multi-racial persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Candidates are invited to self-identify through the Applicant Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Applicants who wish to be considered for this initiative must self-identify as ‘Black’ to be considered eligible. All information collected by UBC will remain confidential and any reported data will be in aggregate form shared with the Search Committee to track intersectional diversity and support an equitable and meritorious search process.
SPPH is a research-intensive unit that also has a strong emphasis on education. The school is home to approximately 63 faculty members and 350 graduate students whose research interests align with four divisions: Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Public Health; Health in Populations; Health Services and Systems; and Occupational and Environmental Health. With an emphasis on equity, health promotion and prevention, and application of evidence to improve and maintain the health of the population, SPPH provides training for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across multiple degree programs, including MPH, MSc and PhD degrees.
Reporting to the School Director, the successful candidate will demonstrate a significant scholarly impact internationally and nationally, nested within a wealth of global health expertise and cross-disciplinary interaction and collaboration and support. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the School, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners, and the newly approved Master’s in Global Health program, which will start its first intake in September 2026. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the School and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD.
• Associate Professor, Tenure: The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and ability to direct graduate students, a growing body of productive scholarly activity, and must be willing to participate in the affairs of the School and the University.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The expected salary for this position is $175,000 per annum at the rank of Associate Professor, tenure. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.
Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the School. An application package should include:
• a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/ or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
• publications record;
• and names of four arm’s length references who can address scholarly activity, teaching, administrative service capabilities, and experience fostering collaboration, inclusiveness, equity and diversity.
• Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs (JR21366) and addressed to:
Aslam Anis, PhD, FCHAS
Professor and Director
School of Population and Public Health
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Senior Human Resources Manager, Amanda Versteeg, at amanda.versteeg@ubc.ca.
Review of applications will begin on August 5, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.
We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Amanda Versteeg via email at amanda.versteeg@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
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UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.