The University of Calgary (UCalgary), located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation within Alberta (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow…
Métis District 6).
The Department of Community Health Sciences (DCHS), in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), University of Calgary, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Quantitative Health Equity Research at the rank of assistant professor. The anticipated start date for the appointment is on or before July 1, 2027. This Emerging Leading position is part of the University of Calgary's Canada Impact+ initiative in the strategic research area of Health and will provide opportunities to collaborate with the university's Canada Impact+ Research Chairs, including the Research Chair in Maternal and Child Health Policy. This position will have 75% of their time allocated to research, with the remaining 25% allocated to teaching and service. It is anticipated that this role will be within the Department of Community Health Sciences with cross-appointments to other Departments or Faculties as appropriate for the research program.
We seek an outstanding early career researcher with a PhD or equivalent, as required by the University of Calgary, and has post-doctoral fellowship training in a relevant field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health policy, population health, public health, economics, sociology, or geography. Applicants should have an emerging program of research addressing important health challenges through rigorous quantitative or mixed-methods approaches, with demonstrated relevance to health equity, population health, health systems, health policy, or related areas (e.g., rural health, Indigenous Health, women’s+ health, racism and health). The candidate will demonstrate the potential to establish an internationally recognized, independent program of research. The successful candidate will have strong potential for knowledge mobilization and societal impact through collaborations across the University of Calgary and with external partners, including, but not limited to, the Impact+ Research Chair in Maternal and Child Health Policy. Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will apply rigorous quantitative, computational, or other appropriate analytical methods. Applicants may use diverse study designs and data sources, including administrative data, clinical data, surveys, cohorts, implementation research, or linked datasets. Research across any stage of the life course is welcome.
The successful candidate will conduct innovative, high-impact research, secure external funding, build partnerships, contribute to teaching and curriculum development, and advance knowledge mobilization, innovation, policy, and broader societal impact. Candidates should demonstrate research excellence, evidence of transdisciplinary collaboration, commitment to meaningful knowledge mobilization, and the potential to generate scientific, policy, clinical, community, or societal impact.
Eligibility
In accordance with the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program requirements:
- Candidates must be internationally based at the time of recruitment (both working and residing outside Canada).
- Successful candidates will have up until July 2027 to start in the role.
Expatriate Canadians wishing to relocate to Canada are welcome to apply.
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the ‘Apply Now’ link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
- Cover letter (maximum 3 pages, including a statement of teaching commitment and effectiveness)
- Statement of research interests, accomplishments and vision (maximum 4 pages)
- Statement on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (maximum 1 page)
- Statement on approach to reconciliation and Indigenous engagement (maximum 1 page). It is not expected that candidates develop a research agenda with Indigenous communities; however, it is an expectation that applicants state their commitment to reconciliation and how they will demonstrate that commitment through their learning, teaching, mentoring, and research approach.
- Curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees.
View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/18200901-tenure-track-assistant-professor-canada-impact-plus-emerging-leader-quantitative-health-equity-research-department-of-community-health-sciences-university-of-calgary
For more information please contact: Dr. Kirsten Fiest at kmfiest@ucalgary.ca
Application deadline: October 9, 2026
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/). For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Cumming School of Medicine | University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca)
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' aa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of equity-deserving groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oicteam@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodation can be sent to Carley L’Hirondelle, People & Culture Team (hrhire@ucalgary.ca)
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.
