Two Tenure Track Positions in Nursing

Toronto Metropolitan University

Two Tenure Track Positions in Nursing
FCS, Nursing
Posted: February 26, 2026
Deadline to Apply: Monday, March 30, 2026

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit and the Wendat Peoples, the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (DCSN)in the Faculty of Community Services (FCS) at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for two tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2026 subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidates will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. The candidate will be expected to pursue an innovative and independent research program that is externally funded and produces high impact research that informs nursing education and practice. The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate (BScN-Collaborative, Post-Diploma, and Nursing Advanced Entry) and graduate (MN, MN-PHCNP, PhD) programs through research, teaching, mentorship, and supervision of students. All applicants must hold a PhD in nursing or a related field. At least one graduate degree held must be in Nursing. We encourage Indigenous nurses with a completed PhD to apply. Experience as a primary health care nurse practitioner or in the areas of pathophysiology are considered an asset.

In addition, the successful candidates must present evidence of:

an emergent independent program of research reflective of an early research career (i.e., publications, community-based presentations/reports, conference presentations, research funding and/or supporting community level projects, and/or investigator roles in research projects), demonstrated ability in teaching, teaching community level workshops, supervision and/or preceptorship of graduate students, and a strong capacity to teach courses across both baccalaureate and graduate programs that will contribute to the ongoing success of the DCSN;
the potential of the applicant’s program of research to contribute to the development of knowledge related to one or a combination of the domains of professional practice and outcomes across the healthcare continuum: Indigenous health, health in the Black community, health equity and addressing anti-Indigenous and anti-Black systemic racism in health care, health services research, primary and tertiary clinical practice, clinical nursing education, digital technology, simulation, interprofessional education and collaboration, and/or leadership in health policy;
demonstrated scholarship of teaching, research, creative activities, academic leadership, collaboration, and service;
capacity for teaching excellence as demonstrated in a teaching dossier that outlines personal teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments, including experience with course/curriculum review/development, pedagogical practice, sample syllabi, any community-based teaching experience and teaching evaluations;
strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students;
registration [or eligibility to register at the time of application] with the College of Nurses of Ontario [General Class or Extended Class];
an ability and willingness to proactively engage in dismantling anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism and all other oppressive practices that lead to social and health inequities;
commitment to our values of equity, diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for diverse student populations; and
an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the DCSN and the University through collegial service.


This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $103,916.30 per annum.

Working at TMU
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture.

At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time.

At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks.

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Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (DCSN)
The fully accredited DCSN offers five dynamic programs: the Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, offered in partnership with Centennial and George Brown Colleges (this collaboration with is expected to end in the next three years and will be replaced with a fully autonomous four year TMU Bachelor of Science in Nursing program); the Post Diploma Nursing Degree Program; Nursing Advanced Entry Program and a Master of Nursing Program that also includes the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program. The DSCN has a diverse student body of approximately 2800 full time and part time students, including those enrolled in outreach and continuing education partnership programs. There are approximately 250 full time and part time graduate students enrolled in the course-based, thesis, and nurse practitioner streams.The DCSN is also home to the PhD in Urban Health - an interdisciplinary program that is administered by and housed in the DCSN. Faculty and student participation is valued and encouraged within and between nursing programs. We take pride in our innovative and responsive approach to educating nurses.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by March 30, 2026:

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
a statement of research interests;
a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, results of teaching evaluations and an EDI statement; and
names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.


Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Co-Chairs Dr. Elaine Santa Mina [esantami@torontomu.ca] and Dr. Erin Ziegler [eziegler@torontomu.ca]

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at indigenous@torontomu.ca.

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca