One Year Assistant Teaching Professor

The University of Victoria School of Public Health and Social Policy invites applications from qualified individuals for a Limited Term (one year) Assistant Teaching Professor (ATP) position. The one- year term will be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.


The School of Public Health and Social Policy offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Health, the Master of Public Health (MPH), and administers the Interdisciplinary Social Dimensions of Health, MA, MSc, and PhD programs. The Public Health programs are offered through a distributed learning environment on-line with optional on-site components. Our programs place an emphasis on social and structural determinants of health and have a strong social justice orientation. Areas of focus include Ageing, Disability, Indigenous Peoples’ Health, International and Global Health, and Social Policy. The Social Dimensions of Health program core courses are delivered in person at the University of Victoria. For further information on the School, please go to https://www.uvic.ca/health/publichealthsocialpolicy/.


Candidates for appointment to the ATP position should possess a PhD in a relevant field and have substantial teaching experience in fields related to public health or social dimensions of health at a university or college. Candidates must have the demonstrated capacity through previous online and/or face-to-face teaching and learning experience to teach within the curriculum of both undergraduate and graduate programs, work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to the development of the school. As the public health programs emphasize the integration of theory with practice skills and real-world learning through practicum experiences, health and social services sector management, planning or policy experience are also highly desired in a successful candidate. Experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) is considered an asset. Candidates should have knowledge and experience related to online learning, including instructional technology skills for online program delivery. A successful candidate will also share a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and have demonstrated social justice action(s) and/or anti-racist approaches to teaching and learning.


A letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, teaching dossier and contact information for three references should be sent to Dr. Catherine Worthington, Director, University of Victoria, School of Public Health & Social Policy via email: . Applications will be reviewed beginning 12 May 2025. We thank all applicants for your interest in our school. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.


The University is an equity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous people, people of all genders and sexual orientations, visible minorities/racialized people, people with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.