tenure-track Assistant Professor in Primary Care and Health Systems Research

The Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Primary Care and Health Systems Research.

This position is intended to strengthen the Department’s capacity in applied, system-embedded research and support its growing role in primary care transformation, health equity, and community-engaged scholarship. The role emphasizes research leadership and scholarly impact, complementing existing clinical and educational faculty positions.

The successful candidate will establish and sustain an independent program of research aligned with Family Medicine priorities. Areas of focus may include primary care systems and service delivery, health equity and social justice, Indigenous-engaged and community-based research, participatory and mixed-methods approaches, and knowledge translation to inform policy and practice. The candidate will contribute to peer-reviewed research, secure external funding, collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and health system partners, and engage in Indigenous-led initiatives.

In addition to research, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching and supervision of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. Teaching will be strategic and aligned with the research-intensive nature of the role, with contributions to graduate-level teaching and mentorship of Graduate Students, Family Medicine Residents, and undergraduate learners, including Dean’s Summer Research Project students.

The successful candidate will also participate in service activities appropriate to rank, including involvement in Departmental and College Committees and contributions to research governance and strategic planning. Opportunities may exist to assume leadership roles in the PBRLN-SK (Practice-Based Research and Learning Network) and other research or innovation initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with communities, Nations and patients with lived and living experience (PWLE), and to build relationships with external partners, including the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Ministry of Health.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Health Sciences, Public Health, or a closely related discipline and demonstrate the ability to lead an independent research program, supported by a record of scholarly productivity appropriate to their career stage. Applicants must also hold a degree in a health care profession (e.g., medicine, nursing, social work), although licensure is not required, and have experience conducting research relevant to primary care or Family Medicine. Experience in participatory, equity-focused, or patient-oriented research is preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate experience contributing to applied, community-engaged, and health systems research, along with the ability to teach and supervise learners in an academic health sciences environment. Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and collaborative skills are essential, as is the ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $113,527–$135,535, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension, and professional expense supports.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; teaching portfolio; and contact information for three references in support of your application. Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Kathy Lawrence, Associate Professor and Provincial Head
Department of Family Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
Email: family.medicine@usask.ca

Review of applications begins June 6, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.