"Assistant Professor (2-year Limited Term Appointment) in Molecular and Medical Sciences - Translational Systems and Disease Modelling"

The Department of Health Sciences at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a 2-year Limited Term Appointment (LTA) faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Molecular and Medical Sciences area beginning September 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is Waterloo, however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction of students at the Brantford and Milton campus via virtual modes of delivery.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $125,000. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in the molecular and biological processes that influence health and disease to deepen our capacity in areas that connect laboratory science with broader health issues, at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful applicant will be a scholar in the area of Translational Systems and Disease Modelling, focused on studying human disease and developing novel therapeutic strategies through advanced tissue culture and animal model systems.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have a PhD in one of the following disciplinary areas or a related area: Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or Pathophysiology. An interdisciplinary educational background to study and enhance understanding of human health and disease processes is an asset.

The candidate will deliver key courses that rely on strong molecular and biomedical knowledge and may design a new course to complement our existing suite. The successful candidate will increase our ability to offer research opportunities and supervision for both undergraduate honours students and graduate students.

The candidate will ensure high-quality education through teaching, advancing knowledge through research, and supporting student and faculty development. Contribute to institutional governance, foster collaborations, and translate research into policies or other practical applications and interventions that improve human health.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching experience in molecular and medical sciences courses (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biomedical virology, introduction to immunology, and laboratory-based inquiry), as well as capacity to teach courses that offer a cell-to-society understanding of health and disease with evidence of course development as an asset. A commitment to student mentorship, whether in the classroom, or research setting and with evidence of student supervision, is an asset.

The Department of Health Sciences is multidisciplinary in scope, offering a broad range of courses that span the natural sciences as well as courses applying social science and health theories and methods to health issues. As such, we offer students a unique ‘cell-to-society’ approach to understanding the complexity of human health across two streams Molecular and Medical Sciences and Community Public and Population Health. The Department values collegiality and a supportive work environment.

The successful candidate is also expected to contribute service to the University and academic community, and to scholarly and/or professional activities.

How to ApplyApplicants should submit:

• A curriculum vitae which includes a teaching dossier and statement regarding teaching experience and interests;
• At least one syllabus in a course related to human health and disease;
• Evidence of course development in the health sciences;
• Evidence of effective teaching. Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC definitions and guidelines.

Additionally, the submission should contain a statement of current and prospective research interests including a research grant application plan.

Finally, applicants should submit copies of up to three publications or preprints; and arrange to have the name of three academic referees sent to:

Dr. Kate Rossiter
Professor & Chair, Department of Health Sciences, Wilfrid Laurier University
c/o Emily Young – email: healthsciences@wlu.ca

Electronic submission of applications is preferred.

Deadline for submission is April 7, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST.