Canada Impact+ Research Chair (Associate or Full Professor)

Program Overview

Nipissing University welcomes applications from exceptional internationally based researchers as part of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading scholars whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Impact+ Chairs are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization, and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel.

Position Overview

The successful nominee will have earned a PhD, as required by Nipissing University, and possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the Nipissing University Faculty Association (NUFA). Successful nominees who are appointed at the level of Associate Professor will be expected to meet the criteria for promotion to Full Professor within two years of starting their appointment. Impact+ Chairs are required to begin the full-time appointment in person at Nipissing University within 12 months of accepting the award.

The Chair will lead an ambitious research program to advance at least one of the following strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada:

• advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
• health, including biotechnology;
• clean technology and resource value chains;
• environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
• food and water security;
• democratic and community resilience;
• manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
• defence and dual-use technologies.

Nipissing University actively encourages collaborative, innovative, and interdisciplinary research, with opportunities for teaching and mentorship of a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.

We especially welcome applications that support research capacity building in priority areas consistent with existing research strengths related to advanced digital technologies, health, the environment, food and water security, and democratic and community resilience, and that demonstrably align with “Pathways: Our Commitments to Water, Land, and People”.

Eligibility

Impact+ Research Chair nominees must:

• be internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) as of the Impact+ application deadline. Expatriate Canadian citizens willing to relocate to Canada are encouraged to apply;
• have a recent track record of research accomplishments and significant interest in making new contributions to Canada; and
• be full or associate professors or, if recruited from outside the academic sector, possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels.

Appointment Details

Appointments will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Successful applicants will work with Nipissing University’s Office of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies to submit the required registration and nomination packages to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition according to the intake 2 deadlines. Chairs have maximum award values of either $4 million or $8 million over eight years, with the possibility of a four-year renewal, funded at 50% of the original value. Appointment is conditional upon success in the national Impact+ Research Chairs competition. Successful nominees will be appointed to an appropriate academic unit and expected to start their full-time position within 12 months of accepting the award. Duties will include research, teaching, and service.

The annual salary for this role will range $113,340 to $166,560 at the Associate Professor rank, or from $137,482 to $202,462 at the Professor rank depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, there is an employee benefits and pension plan offered as per the NUFA Collective Agreement.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following in a single PDF document to careers@nipissingu.ca no later than 4:00pm (EST) on Thursday April 23, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, but only complete applications will be considered.

A complete application package includes the following:

• A cover letter (2 pages) that outlines:
  • Your interest in the position, with emphasis on why you are a strong candidate for nomination;
  • how your research aligns with one or more of the strategic priority areas;
  • research infrastructure, space, and research staff requirements.
• A detailed curriculum vitae including scholarly publications and funding
• A research statement (max 5 pages) that includes:
  • A description of your proposed research program, including knowledge mobilization and innovation activities;
  • Partnerships or collaborations with industry, government, not-for-profit, and/or community organizations;
  • Research/academic merit and leadership skills;
  • Potential contribution to the excellence of the Canadian and international research ecosystem, including social and economic benefits for Canada;
  • Potential research collaborations at Nipissing University, and within Canada.
• Teaching statement (max 2 pages) indicating your teaching philosophy, previous teaching experience, and potential contributions to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentorship, and supervision at Nipissing University.
• Applicants are encouraged to include an EDIA statement (1 page) identifying their commitment and experience advancing EDIA, including implementation of EDIA best practices at each stage of the research process, contributions to the institutional environment, and in support of diverse students and colleagues.
• The names and contact information of three referees who are experts in the field. Referees will only be contacted at the interview stage of the process.
• A statement indicating your current place of work and residence, including whether you are a Canadian Citizen.
• A self-identification form. https://www.nipissingu.ca/careers/employment-postings/faculty