PhD Position in Management
Ryerson University
Canada

TRSM Health Services Mgmt
Posted: November 12, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 16, 2026

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Health Services Management (HSM) within the School of Business Management, in the Ted Rogers School of Business Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU, formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of scholarly research or creative activity, teaching and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of students and curriculum development. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program or creative activity that is externally funded and that produces cutting-edge, high quality results.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Health Administration, Health Policy, Health Management, Health Informatics or a closely related field by the appointment date.

Qualifications

• Strong emerging scholarly research that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, professional contributions, research-related awards, and other writing that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

• Research collaborations or strong potential/ability to attract industrial and community collaborative initiatives; the capacity for effective research training.

• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels of the Health Services Management undergraduate curriculum and suitability for teaching in graduate programs, as evidenced by a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy statement, experience with course and curriculum review and/or development, examples of best practices in pedagogy, including use of classroom technology and experiential learning, sample syllabi, strong teaching evaluations, teaching awards, and other relevant achievements.

• A commitment to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population.

• An ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the Ted Rogers’ School of Management and the wider University through collegial service.

Additional Information

Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths, and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

As a member of the Migrant Integration in Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides (BD) Research Program, the successful candidate will be actively involved in strengthening the thematic area of Health and Wellbeing.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA). The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $103,916.30 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Working at TMU

Serving a diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs. TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for innovation, community engagement and equity, diversity, and inclusion. TMU is ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

Department of Health Services Management, Ted Rogers School of Management

The Department offers the Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA) and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Health Services Management (BComm). The department seeks candidates with expertise in leveraging/emerging technologies in healthcare management (e.g., AI, health informatics, health policy, program evaluation).

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by January 16, 2026. The application should include:

• A letter of application including confirmation of early career researcher (ECR) status.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Statement of research interests detailing fit with the position and Bridging Divides Research Program.

• Teaching dossier including teaching philosophy, evaluations, EDI statement, sample syllabi, and evidence of pedagogy.

• Names and contact information for three referees.

Employment Equity

TMU welcomes applications from historically marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black-identifying persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Contacts

• Confidential inquiries: Dr. Pria Nippak, Department Hiring Committee Chair.

• Equity/Community Inclusion: Debbie Thompson, Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca).

• Indigenous candidates: James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead.

• Confidential accommodation or portal inquiries: [Contact provided in original post].

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