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See below for faculty, research and postdoctoral positions in the Faculty of Health, including Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Public Health Sciences and Recreation and Leisure Studies.

For full-time staff employment opportunities, visit the University of Waterloo's Careers at Waterloo web site.

The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Faculty positions

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Indigenous Excellence—Faculty of Health

(Tenure-Track/Tenured, Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors)

The Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, is seeking two tenure-track/tenured academic scholars who will contribute to Indigenous excellence in the Faculty of Health and to Waterloo’s goal of a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all through increasing the representation of self-identified Indigenous academics (i.e., status and non-status First Nations, Inuit/Inuk, Métis and those from tribal nations and Indigenous communities across Turtle Island).

Waterloo seeks candidates whose scholarship advances learning and knowledge through teaching, research, and scholarship in any of the following disciplinary areas:

Areas of priority include Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Public Health Sciences. Within Kinesiology and Health Sciences our focus includes health and (wearable) technology, work and health, exercise and nutritional sciences, and rehabilitation sciences. Within Recreation and Leisure Studies our focus includes recreation and leisure, sport management, therapeutic recreation, and event management. Within Public Health Sciences, we seek applicants from the diverse disciplines that constitute public health including, but not limited to critical race theory, global health, environmental health, health informatics, bioethics, biostatistics, and applied public health practice. More information can be found on the Faculty of Health website.

Successful candidates must have either earned a doctoral degree or be ‘all but dissertation’ (ABD) or have earned an equivalent terminal degree in the field of study or be nearing completion; the relevant degree must be awarded within six months of employment. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of an actively developing research trajectory. Duties include conducting research and/or research creation, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, supervising graduate students, and contributing to the service needs of the University. The ability to develop and teach in a variety of contexts, including in person, online and remote delivery is required. The salary range for the position will depend upon the rank (i.e., Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) and the discipline. Negotiations will be considered at the discretion of each hiring department.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2022, the application deadline has been extended to April 3, 2023 with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Applicants are also invited to submit an optional letter or oral statement of support from the individual’s community that describes the individual’s involvement/role within the community, or a statement of lived experience. Send curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching dossier, research statement and up to three examples of research outputs (including but not limited to journal articles/book chapters/conference proceedings/or other demonstrative outputs) electronically in confidence to James W.E. Rush, Vice-President Academic and Provost, University of Waterloo., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1.

All applicants must self-identify as Indigenous in their cover letter. Because this is a special opportunity restricted to self-identified Indigenous candidates, applicant self-identification information will be used for the purposes of screening and consideration. Please note that this information will be securely accessed only by members of a central selection committee and, for nominees selected, for the fulfillment of cluster hiring purpose(s). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited for an interview.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Improving the representation, participation, and engagement of equity-deserving groups and Indigenous peoples within our community is a key objective of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

This particular selection process follows the provisions for a special program as described by the Ontario Human Rights Commission in order to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous academics among our faculty complement, which has been identified through research (Canadian Association of University Teachers, 2018; Council of Canadian Academies, 2012; Henry et al., 2017; and Witteman, Hendricks, Straus, & Tannenbaum, 2019) to be systemic in nature. As such, this opportunity is open only to individuals who self-identify as Indigenous (i.e., status and non-status First Nations, Inuit/Inuk, Métis and those from tribal nations and Indigenous Communities across Turtle Island).

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Occupational Health who will work with the selection committee to secure accommodation while ensuring that the information is safe-guarded, and confidentiality is maintained. Email contact: Occupational Health

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office.

The University is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometers on each side of the Grand River.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Lili Liu at deanahs@uwaterloo.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health, Professor (internal/external)

Date advertised: February 27, 2023

The Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo is seeking an exceptional scholar and researcher for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to foster research excellence with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024, at the earliest. To address legal requirements for supporting underrepresented groups in the Canada Research Chair (CRC) program, eligible candidates for this search are required to identify as a woman or gender minority, which is defined to include individuals who self-identify as women, transgender, gender-fluid, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people.

The Faculty invites candidates with a PhD or equivalent in a discipline in health. Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor or be an Associate Professor who is expected to be promoted to the rank of Full Professor within one to two years of the nomination. The candidate will also present evidence of successful Tri-Agency funding and an active research program that aligns with a theme within the Faculty of Health. Research themes in the Faculty include: health and technology, work and health, exercise and nutritional sciences, rehabilitation sciences, leisure broadly defined and its relationship with health and wellbeing, and public health including but not limited to global health, environmental health, health informatics, biostatistics, and applied practice. More information on our research strengths can be found on the Faculty of Health website. Ability and desire to partner with faculty in closely related fields is required.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a regular member of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, or the School of Public Health Sciences. Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level with an adjusted teaching load during the term of the CRC, and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to assigned academic unit. Experience with developing an array of traditional and on-line courses for a diverse student body is an asset. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience; the salary range is $137,000 - $170,000 and negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair. Nominations for Canada Research Chairs (CRC) are subject to review by the CRC Secretariat and appointment as a CRC is conditional on their approval (see the CRC terms of reference). The University of Waterloo is committed to providing the candidate with support to secure the CRC.

To meet the criteria for a Tier 1 CRC, the successful candidate will be an outstanding and innovative world-class researcher whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their fields and be recognized internationally as a leader in the field. The candidate must also have superior records of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (taking into account different practices in the relevant field or discipline) and, as chairholder, be expected to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and be proposing an original, innovative research program of the highest quality. The University of Waterloo understands the impact that legitimate career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and encourages potential candidates to explain in their application the impact this may have on their record; this information will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. Please consult the CRC website and the Office of Research for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria.

Applications received by March 31, 2023 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited for an interview. Application packages should include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements and up to five research products and be addressed to: Professor Liu, Dean, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Canada. Please send your application package to Fiona McAlister.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

However, this particular selection process will follow the provisions for a special program as described by the Ontario Human Rights Commission in order to address the underrepresentation of individuals from equity-seeking groups among our Canada Research Chairs, which has been identified through research (Canadian Association of University Teachers, 2018; Council of Canadian Academies, 2012; Henry et al., 2017; and Witteman, Hendricks, Straus, & Tannenbaum, 2019) to be systemic in nature. As such, this opportunity is open only to women and gender minorities, which is defined to include individuals who self-identify as women, transgender, gender-fluid, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit people.

Improvement of representation, participation and engagement of equity–seeking groups within our community is a key objective of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025.

All applicants to this CRC opportunity are required to self-identify using the self-identification applicant survey. Because this is a special opportunity for specific members of the four designated groups, applicant self-identification information will be used for the purposes of screening and consideration. Please note that this information will be securely accessed only by members of a central selection committee and, for nominees selected, for the fulfillment of CRC program purposes(s).

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests please contact Occupational Health or Karen – extension 40538); who will work with the selection committee to secure accommodation while ensuring that the information is safe-guarded and confidentiality is maintained. If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, eligibility, or the CRC program, please contact Fiona McAlister. This position it open to applicants in all three units within the Faculty of Health and all tri-agency eligible researchers.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, to game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. The University of Waterloo is consistently named the most innovative Canadian University by Maclean’s University Rankings. The Faculty of Health is home to 85 researchers and receives nearly $16M research funding per year. Among our outstanding faculty members, 16 hold research chairs, seven are Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and eight are Ontario Early Research Award holders.

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School of Public Health Sciences

Posted: March 13, 2023

Aging Health and Well-being

The School of Public Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo invites applications for an exceptional scholar and researcher for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Aging Health and Well-being. The initial appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2023. In the case of an exceptional candidate, appointments at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered.

The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of an actively developing research program that advances understanding of health and well-being among older adults. Duties include conducting research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, supervising graduate students, and university service activities.

The successful candidate must have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, epidemiology, health services research, rehabilitation, gerontology, sociology, implementation science, data sciences). The successful candidate will be expected to propose an innovative program of high-quality research that will attract external funding and excellent graduate students. The candidate would also be engaged with the collaborative PhD program in Aging, Health and Well-Being. Evidence of a successful record of Tri-Agency funding is a strength. The ability to develop and teach an array of in-person and on-line courses is required.

The starting salary will be commensurate with rank of appointment, and based on qualifications, experience, and research record. The salary range for an Assistant Professor is $90,000 to $130,000. The salary range for an Associate Professor is $125,000 to $150,000. Negotiations beyond these salary ranges will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Healthy, active aging has been a cornerstone of research at the University of Waterloo for the last four decades. The university is now home to over 100 aging-focused researchers from across 6 faculties and 2 colleges. The School of Public Health Sciences has been home to the Network for Aging Research, which works to foster aging-focused research through sponsoring a catalyst grant program and supporting events related to aging research. The Faculty of Health offers a Collaborative PhD in Aging, Health, and Well-being. As well, MSc and PhD students in the School of Public Health Sciences can specialise in the Field of Aging, and undergraduate students can pursue a Minor in Gerontology or an Option in Aging Studies. The School also hosts the lead Canadian organization in the interRAI network, linking researchers on aging and health over the life course in 40+ nations (www.interRAI.org).

The School of Public Health Sciences is an active and vibrant multi-disciplinary community. We have built considerable research strengths in aging, health informatics, population health, mental health, health services research, epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, global health, youth health, public health nutrition, health behaviour, work and health, and environmental health. We have 41 faculty members (including 7 Research Chair positions) and offer research-focused MSc and PhD degrees in Public Health Sciences; a BSc in Health Sciences; a Bachelor of Public Health; professional Master’s degrees in Public Health, Health Evaluation, and Health Informatics; and a Collaborative PhD specialization in Aging, Health, and Well-Being. Visit our website School of Public Health Sciences for more detail on programs and faculty profiles.

The closing date for applications is May 31, 2023. Three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited for an interview. Please send electronically: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and separate statements describing your program of research, teaching, and supervision experience, and list the names and email addresses of at least three references to the Director of the School of Public Health Sciences, Dr. MacEachen via Carol West-Seebeck.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Carol West-Seebeck.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Lecturer, Public Health Sciences

Posted on 2/16/2023

The School of Public Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo is seeking an exceptional candidate for a teaching appointment at the rank of Lecturer. The initial appointment as a Definite Term Lecturer will be for a definite term of up to 3 years, and the incumbent may be considered for a future Continuing Lecturer appointment.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a discipline related to public health and have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level and be able to teach a range of public and population health courses, including public health and health program evaluation. Also, applicants should have experience working in a variety of classroom settings, including undergraduate, graduate, and online courses, and be comfortable engaging groups ranging in size from 10 to >300 students. A minimum of five years of such teaching experience is required.

Applicants should have demonstrated the use and development of innovative and evidence-based teaching methodologies, including student-led individually created courses, engagement with stakeholders, blended or flipped classrooms, and use of UWaterloo platforms such as Pebble Pad. Bringing an experience-driven lens to teaching and service, the applicant should have links to evaluation and public health policy and practice organisations. They must have experience with aspects of program administration including self-studies, working with accreditation bodies and staff/faculty regarding ongoing evaluation cycles, and providing strategic advice on curriculum planning.

The applicant will be responsible for developing, teaching, and administering up to six public health sciences courses annually at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervisory responsibilities will be expected for undergraduate honours theses and independent studies, and professional graduate program advisement and assistance with practicum placements and supervision. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of leadership in teaching and building a program and culture of teaching excellence. Evidence of ability to forge and maintain community-university partnerships is important.

The School of Public Health Sciences currently offers two undergraduate degrees, a BSc in Health Sciences and Bachelor of Public Health (BPH). It also offers research-focused MSc and PhD degrees. As well, we have three professional (primarily online) Master’s degrees: in Public Health (MPH), Health Evaluation, and Health Informatics. We also have Graduate Research Field options and a PhD specialization in Aging, Health, and Well-Being. The BSc, BPH, and MPH degrees were recently awarded accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. Visit the School of Public Health Sciences for more detail.

The salary range for this position at the rank of Lecturer is $85,000 to $145,000. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The closing date for applications is March 31, 2023. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2023. Three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited for an interview. Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, a teaching portfolio including a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list with names and email addresses of at least three references to: Dr. Ellen MacEachen, Director, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, Canada, N2L 3G1. Alternatively, application materials and references may be sent electronically to Dr. MacEachen via Carol West-Seebeck.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Dr. Ellen MacEachen, Chair, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada (or send email to Carol West Seebeck.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Carol West Seebeck.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Kinesiology and Health Sciences

There are no current faculty positions available at this time.

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Assistant Professor, Leisure and Youth

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS) in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo invites applications from exceptional scholars for one tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Leisure Studies with a youth focus. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023 or as soon as practicable thereafter. Youth-focused teaching and/or research may include positive youth development, childhood and youth studies, youth engagement and community building, sport/events and youth, youth programming and evaluation, youth activism, digital leisure and youth, youth and consumer culture, youth and well-being, or other related topics.

The successful candidate must have a completed Doctorate in Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field by the time of the appointment. Evidence of an actively developing research program is required. The candidate is expected to propose a program of high-quality research that will attract external funding and excellent graduate students. Preference will be given to applicants whose research aligns with the Department, Faculty, and University strategic plans and the Department’s vision “advancing well-being through leisure to create a just and healthy world.”

Applicants’ teaching will be informed by theoretical and methodological engagement with approaches that have governed and continue to govern the study of children, childhood, and youth. Applicants should be familiar with the study of the significant ways children and youth are constructed differently in various times, spaces, and cultures, and by means of a variety of cultural forms. Experience with anti-racist and/or decolonial research methodologies is welcome.

Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, supervision of graduate students, and service duties. The successful candidate will be required to develop and teach an array of traditional, online, and/or blended courses that support the RLS curriculum. Scholarly expertise with respect to youth development, broadly defined, is required. Ability to teach and conduct research drawing on quantitative analysis is strongly preferred. Applicants must be able to foster and enhance the integration of critical thinking skills, work-integrated learning approaches, problem-solving skills, and various forms of communication (presentations, written work, debates, etc.) into classroom pedagogy.

The successful candidate will join an active, vibrant, and growing program. We currently have 17 faculty and offer Doctorate, research-focused Masters/Magisteriate, and course-based Masters/Magisteriate degrees in Recreation and Leisure Studies; Baccalaureate degrees in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Recreation and Sport Business, and Therapeutic Recreation, Minors in Tourism and Event Management; and a collaborative Doctorate degree in Aging, Health and Well-Being. Visit the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies for more details on our programs and faculty.

Applications received by March 10, 2023, will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The annual starting salary range for this position at the rank of Assistant Professor is $85,307 to $107,368. Actual starting salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, competence, and research record.

Three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited for an interview. Send curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three academic referees by email attachment to Troy D. Glover, Chair, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo with a copy to Sandy Heise, Administrative Officer.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Occupational Health ho will work with the selection committee to secure accommodation while ensuring that the information is safe-guarded, and confidentiality is maintained.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Troy D. Glover, 519-888-4567 ext. 43097.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Definite Term Lecturer, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo invites applications from exceptional teachers for a Definite Term Lecturer position (two-year term with possibility of reappointment) in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy and leisure studies, broadly defined, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023 or as soon as practicable thereafter. The incumbent may be considered for a future Continuing Lecturer appointment if they demonstrate outstanding performance in teaching after three years.

The successful candidate must have a minimum Master’s degree/Magisteriate designation (Doctorate preferred) and expertise in one or more of critical disability, mental health, and inclusive/accessible communities. CTRS or other allied health professional designation (e.g., occupational therapy) preferred. Experience in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy practice or allied health profession is required with the ability to support clinical/professional skill development. Knowledge of the philosophies, theories, models, concepts, and facilitation techniques of Therapeutic Recreation or other allied health profession is required. Demonstrated undergraduate teaching excellence and commitment to pedagogy through a degree in education or professional development related to adult education will make applicants particularly competitive.

Consistent with the University, Faculty, and Department strategic plans, the Department leads through our critical examination of leisure, broadly defined, and its relationship to individual and community well-being. Applicants must be able to foster and enhance the integration of critical thinking skills, work-integrated learning approaches, problem-solving skills, and various forms of communication (e.g., presentations, written work, debates, etc.) into classroom pedagogy. The ability to develop and teach an array of traditional, online and/or blended courses is required. Duties include teaching six undergraduate and/or graduate courses per year, with some potential to contribute to new course development or course revision, and possible contributions to undergraduate Honours thesis supervision and graduate student committees. In addition, the incumbent will contribute to the service needs of the Department and University by engaging in committee work. The starting salary range for this position at the rank of Lecturer is $70,000 to $90,000 based on qualifications.

Applications received by March 10, 2023 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae, cover letter, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three academic or professional referees by email attachment to Troy D. Glover, Chair, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo with a copy to Sandy Heise, Administrative Officer.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Occupational Health who will work with the selection committee to secure accommodation while ensuring that the information is safe-guarded, and confidentiality is maintained.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Troy D. Glover, 519-888-4567 ext. 43097.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Postdoctoral fellow positions

Posted January 10, 2023

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia Capable Communities

Focus: Identifying actions needed across levels of action to create dementia capable communities

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo

Opportunity:

Professors Laura Middleton (Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo) and Samantha Biglieri (School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University) invite applications for a funded postdoctoral (or research associate) position. The successful candidate will work on a participatory action research that aims to identify actions needed for dementia-inclusive communities on multiple levels, from the interpersonal to planning and policy. They will engage with and coordinate participatory research teams that include researchers from multiple disciplines and diverse community stakeholders, including people living with dementia. Experience in leading similar teams is highly valued.

The position will be based in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo

(Waterloo, Ontario, Canada), but will be mentored by both Professors Middleton and Biglieri.

Professor Middleton leads the Brain and Body Lab at the University of Waterloo, which aims to identify strategies to reduce the risk of dementia and improve the well-being of people living with dementia, with a focus on modifiable lifestyle factors including physical activity. Recent projects aim to identify and implement actions needed for accessible and inclusive programming and supports in local communities. She leads several community-based research teams promoting dementia-inclusive training and practices to support the well-being of people living with dementia.

Professor Biglieri is an urban planner, and her research uses critical approaches at the intersection of planning and health/wellbeing to build inclusive, caring and accessible communities. Her research program focuses on understanding experiences of people living with dementia in their neighbourhoods (e.g. accessibility of built environments and public engagement tools, and wayfinding in suburban areas); aging in the built environment, housing and policy; and understanding experiences and governance in sub/urban areas.

The successful candidates will carry out research related to dementia-inclusive communities. This will include:

Coordination of and engagement with diverse participatory action research teams
Design and collection of qualitative research to identify barriers to and supports for inclusion of people living with dementia in their communities
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and mapping results to actions needed at multiple levels (from the person to policy).
Engagement with and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate trainees

Experience and skill:

The interdisciplinary, participatory-action, community-based research requires an individual with incredible communication, relationship-building, coordination and research skills. The ideal candidate could be based in Waterloo Region or nearby and have:

A PhD or equivalent research experience in gerontology, planning, geography, policy, public health, kinesiology, recreation and leisure, dementia studies
Experience in planning and implementing qualitative approaches (for example, interviews/focus groups, photovoice, go-along interviews) and analysis (for example, grounded theory, thematic analysis)
Strong research communication demonstrated through publications, presentations, and knowledge translation for academic and non-academic audiences

Experiences in various areas would be considered desirable:

Experience in participatory action research or related research approaches
Experience engaging with people living with dementia in research or other settings, including lived experience
Experience coordinating and managing teams of diverse stakeholders and team members (including academics, community groups, front-line service workers, advocates, activists, bureaucrats at the local municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels)
Experience with ArcGIS or Adobe Suite

Funding:

The fellowship is supported by a New Foundation Research Fund grant as part of a 2-year project. The selected candidate will receive CAD $50,000 per year plus benefits.

Application process:

Interested applicants should email Professor Middleton with a recent CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the project, and your earliest starting date, and contact information for three referees by April 30, 2023.

Posted Nov. 21, 2022

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Healthy Living in Dementia

Focus: Identifying effective interventions to promote healthy living and wellbeing of persons living with dementia

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo

Opportunity:

Professors Laura Middleton (Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo) invite applications for a funded postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will engage in participatory action research that aims to identify effective strategies to promote healthy living (including physical activity, healthy eating, and complementary strategies) among persons living with dementia, with an end goal to promote well-being identify. They will engage with and coordinate participatory research teams with diverse stakeholders including persons living with dementia family care partners, community service providers, and health care professionals. Experience in leading similar teams is highly valued.

The position will be based in the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo

(Waterloo, Ontario, Canada), but will be mentored by both Professors Middleton and Biglieri.

The successful candidates will carry out research related to identifying effective interventions to promote healthy living and wellbeing of persons living with dementia.

Roles will include:

Coordination of and engagement with diverse participatory action research teams
Design and collection of qualitative and quantitative research to develop and evaluate interventions to promote healthy living and wellbeing among persons with dementia and care partners
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and mapping results to inform next research steps and knowledge mobilization strategies
Engagement with and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate trainees

Experience and skill:

The interdisciplinary, participatory-action, community-based nature of our research requires an individual with incredible communication, relationship-building, coordination and research skills. The ideal candidate could be based in Waterloo Region or nearby and have:

A PhD in kinesiology, health studies, gerontology, public health, recreation and leisure, dementia studies or a related field
Experience in planning and implementing qualitative and quantitative research and analysis among diverse groups, including those with cognitive or sensory impairment
Strong research communication demonstrated through publications, presentations, and knowledge translation for academic and non-academic audiences

Experiences in various areas would be considered desirable:

Experience in participatory action research or related research approaches
Experience engaging with people living with dementia in research or other settings, including lived experience
Experience coordinating and managing teams of diverse stakeholders and team members (including academics, community groups, front-line service workers, advocates, activists, bureaucrats at the local municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels)

Funding:

The fellowship is supported by a Government of Ontario Early Researcher Award related to Dementia-Inclusive Exercise. The selected candidate will receive CAD $50,000 per year plus benefits.

Application process:

Posted: March 16, 2022

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Active Assisted Living (AAL)

School of Public Health Sciences

Technologies and Smart Communities with a focus on the development of new standards, smart communities, and technologies for aging in place
School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo.

Opportunity – The Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab (UbiLab,) invites applications for a funded two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship position. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, and engaged candidates with experience and interest in user-centred design, development of standards, the internet of things (IoT), wearables, technology for ageing in place (AAL technologies), and smart communities. This project is a partnership between the University of Waterloo and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group).

Project Summary – The Canadian healthcare system is not yet prepared to access and leverage IoT (Internet of Things) data to support clinical decision-making outside of hospital settings. With advancements in low-cost IoT technology, it is now possible to meaningfully incorporate a variety of sensors into our homes and communities, leading to the implementation of Smart Homes and Smart Communities to support healthy living. Through this project, our research team will propose and develop new guidelines and checklists and identify the need for new standards to support current and future smart communities seeking to implement AAL technologies, at the individual household and the community level. This partnership between the UbiLab and CSA Group will provide a framework to guide: (1) new AAL technology manufacturers, (2) developers of new smart communities seeking to ensure that the new developments are compatible and prepared to receive AAL and IoT sensors, (3) communities seeking to leverage data generated by AAL and IoT sensors into fully integrated community health services (e.g., pharmacies, allied health professionals, community clinics, etc.).

This project has a long-term vision of developing guidelines and assessment frameworks, to support current and future smart communities worldwide, in the integration of data generated by AAL technologies into community health delivery.

To achieve this long-term vision, the successful candidates will:

explore the continuum of care by identifying agents and services;
understand and describe data governance in the use of AAL technologies;
develop a framework to guide the implementation of AAL technologies in a smart-home setting; and
develop a smart-community assessment framework for AAL technologies.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team led by Dr. Plinio Morita, including members with expertise in health data analytics, data science, wearables, remote patient monitoring, population-level surveillance, computer science, human factors, and health informatics. In addition to the University of Waterloo, Dr. Plinio Morita is also affiliated with the Research Institute for Aging, the University Health
Network, and the University of Toronto.

Funding – This fellowship is supported by MITACS and the CSA Group as part of a three-year project. The selected candidate will receive CAD $45,000.00/year, plus benefits on a two-year contract.

Requirements – The ideal applicants for this position will have:

a Ph.D. degree in computer science, health sciences, public health, or other related fields;
experience with active assisted living (AAL technologies), technology governance, and qualitative methods;
strong interest in standards development, smart communities, health technology, and health systems;
excellent writing and communication skills.

Application process: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Plinio Morita with a recent CV, a one-page research statement, earliest starting date, and contact information of three references.

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity

The Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab invites applications for a funded two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship position. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, and engaged candidates with experience and interest in user-centered design, development of standards, the internet of things (IoT), wearables, technology for aging in place (AAL technologies), and smart communities. This project is a partnership between the University of Waterloo and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group).

Project summary

The Canadian healthcare system is not yet prepared to access and leverage IoT (Internet of Things) data to support clinical decision-making outside of hospital settings. With advancements in low-cost IoT technology, it is now possible to meaningfully incorporate a variety of sensors into our homes and communities, leading to the implementation of Smart Homes and Smart Communities to support healthy living. Through this project, our research team will propose and develop new guidelines and checklists and identify the need for new standards to support current and future smart communities seeking to implement AAL technologies, at the individual household and the community level. This partnership between the UbiLab and CSA Group will provide a framework to guide: (1) new AAL technology manufacturers, (2) developers of new smart communities seeking to ensure that the new developments are compatible and prepared to receive AAL and IoT sensors, (3) communities seeking to leverage data generated by AAL and IoT sensors into fully integrated community health services (e.g., pharmacies, allied health professionals, community clinics, etc.).

To achieve this long-term vision, the successful candidates will:

explore the continuum of care by identifying agents and services;
understand and describe data governance in the use of AAL technologies;
develop a framework to guide the implementation of AAL technologies in a smart-home setting; and
develop a smart-community assessment framework for AAL technologies.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team led by Professor Plinio Morita, including members with expertise in health data analytics, data science, wearables, remote patient monitoring, population-level surveillance, computer science, human factors, and health informatics. In addition to the University of Waterloo, Professor Plinio Morita is also affiliated with the Research Institute for Aging, the University Health Network, and the University of Toronto.

Funding

This fellowship is supported by MITACS and the CSA Group as part of a three-year project. The selected candidate will receive CAD $45,000.00/year, plus benefits on a two-year contract.

Requirements - the ideal applicants for this position will have:

a PhD degree in computer science, health sciences, public health, or other related fields;
experince with active assisted living (AAL technologies), technology governance, and qualitative methods;
strong interest in standards development, smart communities, health technology, and health systems;
excellent writing and communication skills.

Application process

Interested applicants should email Professor Morita with a recent CV, a one-page research statement, the earliest starting date, and contact information of three references.

The institutions

The Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab (UbiLab) focuses on the use of big data and Al to improve current public health surveillance mechanisms, and support countries in the monitoring of health indicators (e.g., physical activity, sleep, sedentary behaviour), as well as environmental factors (e.g., heat waves, extreme air pollution). Professor Morita's research team has developed large-scale data collection ecosystems for supporting local initiatives in Canada, and low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), in their efforts to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health behaviours, the impact of extreme air pollution on child and maternal health in LMICs (in partnership with UNICEF Mongolia), as well as the impact of heatwaves on seniors around the globe. Through the development of data ecosystems and Al solutions, the UbiLab has been pushing the envelope in the development of predictive models that can help public health officials around the world to better understand their data, as well as create real-time indicators to support risk mitigation initiatives aimed at minimizing the impact of uncontrolled urbanization and climate change on health.

The School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo is training a new generation of leaders, researchers, and change agents, adept at thinking and responding to the complex adaptive systems that affect health and health care. Together, we are seeking innovative solutions to some of the major health challenges of our time: chronic disease prevention and management; health and aging; health care system integration, management and informatics; food and water safety, security and governance; health inequity including poverty and Aboriginal health issues; and health and the environment.

Postdoctoral Position in IoT Data Mining and Predictive Analytics

Focus: Data science, user-centred design, IoT and wearables

School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo

Opportunity

The Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab invites applications for a funded Postdoctoral Fellowship position. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, and engaged candidates with experience and interest in user-centered design, wearables, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data visualizations. This project is a partnership between the University of Waterloo and Thinktum. The goal of this project is to use a data ecosystem developed at the UbiLab to monitor the impact of quarantine rules on household-level and individual-level physical activity, sleep quality, mental health, and work-related stressors and ergonomics.

This project, in partnership with Thinktum, has a long-term vision of developing a data ecosystem that is able to:

collect information from wearables;
apply human-centered design for discovering and defining new predictive analytics;
conduct exploratory data analysis with datasets available from wearables;
understanding the impact of COVID-19 on our population, monitoring the ongoing impact and the changes in our behaviours caused by public policies implemented;
collaboratively develop, prototype, and test data visualization tools with representative users;
explore the use of this data to better inform work from home guidelines.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team led by Professor Plinio Morita from UbiLab that includes expertise in health data analytics, wearables, remote patient monitoring, population-level studies, computer science, human factors, and applied health sciences. In addition to the University of Waterloo.

Funding

This fellowship is supported by MITACS and Thinktum and the selected candidate will receive CAD $45,000.00/year plus benefits.

Requirements - the ideal applicants for this position will have:

a PhD degree in engineering, computer science, or related fields;
experience with user-centred design and UX, complex data visualizations, and/or in machine learning with a keen interest in becoming proficient in all three;
strong interest in health technology and health systems;
working knowledge of data analytics, databases, and web storage;
excellent writing and communication skills.

Application process

Interested applicants should email Professor Morita with a recent CV, a one-page research statement, a date of availability, and the names and contact information of three references.

The institutions

The Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab (UbiLab) vision is to leverage mHealth, wearables, and IoT sensors for population-level public health surveillance. At the UbiLab, a multidisciplinary team of researchers design, develop and evaluate health technology that leverages persuasive design to deliver maximum reliability, with minimal burden to the user, and outstanding user experience. The UbiLab brings experience and resources in data science, machine learning, and deep learning for the development of real-world learning algorithms.

Waterloo's School of Public Health Sciences is training a new generation of leaders, researchers, and change agents, adept at thinking and responding to the complex adaptive systems that affect health and health care. Together, we are seeking innovative solutions to some of the major health challenges of our time: chronic disease prevention and management; health and aging; health care system integration, management and informatics; food and water safety, security and governance; health inequity-including poverty and Aboriginal health issues; and health and the environment.

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