The School of Integrated Health at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a four-year term position in biomedical sciences and health at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor commencing July 1, 2027. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
The University of New Brunswick respectfully acknowledges that its Saint John campus sits on unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The lands of Wabanaki people were recognized in a series of Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between equal nations. The river that runs by our university is known as Wolastoq, along which live Wolastoqiyik, "the people of the beautiful and bountiful river." Wolastoq is also known as the St. John River.
Saint John is a small and vibrant city, known for its arts and entertainment community, historic harbourfront, and coastal landscapes. There are ample opportunities for outdoor activities at Rockwood Park and Irving Nature Park, as well as a variety of events at Market Square on the Saint John Boardwalk.
UNB's Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) is a comprehensive program that focuses on undergraduate and graduate health education and research, social innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration (https://unb.ca/integrated-health/). As part of the School of Integrated Health, the Bachelor of Health program offers interdisciplinary courses and three majors: Biomedical Sciences and Health, Society and Health, and Management in Health (https://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/health/). A co-operative education program in health and a Master of Public Health will roll-out in September 2027.
The successful candidate will contribute to the School of Integrated Health, specifically the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Health. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as one of the biomedical sciences, biology, or chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses relevant to biomedical science, including but not limited to the biochemistry and molecular biology of human health, infectious disease, pharmacology, immunology, or genomics, as well as courses focused on interdisciplinary health, such as research methods and data analytics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise and contribute to undergraduate and graduate experiential learning projects.
We are committed to advancing applications from scholars within equity-deserving groups. Please consult UNB's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion webpage for information about the supports and resources UNB offers. You may also consult UNB's Strategic Plan: Toward 2030 and UNB's Strategic Research Plan. This position will uphold UNB's commitment to increasing the representation of Indigenous individuals and thus, strong preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.
UNB recognizes the legitimate impact that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family, and community responsibilities may have on a candidate's record of research achievement (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leaves due to illness, leaves due to caring for family members, or slowdowns due to chronic illness or disability). These impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.
The salary for the position depends on the rank at which the successful candidate is hired. Faculty salary grids by rank are available here: https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/salary-grids.pdf. Salary and fringe benefits are governed by Sections 35 and 36B of the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2025-2029 Collective Agreement.
UNB ensures that employment opportunities are accessible to all applicants. To request accommodations at any stage in the recruitment and hiring process, please contact UNB's Recruitment & Employee Experience Specialist at people@unb.ca.
Applicants should submit their application package online - School of Integrated Health: Term Assistant Teaching Professor at University of New Brunswick. The package should include: (1) cover letter describing educational and research background, teaching experience, other relevant experience, and future career goals, (2) a full CV, and (3) a teaching dossier. Academic references will be requested from all short-listed candidates. Questions can be directed to Dr. Lisa Best, Dean of Integrated Health, at sihdean@unb.ca.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and promoting diversity within our community. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who can help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.