Northern Medical Unit jobs in Ontario

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University has office, teaching and laboratory facilities on each of the campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury. NOSM University also has multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario, in large and small communities. NOSM University contributes to improving the health of people in Northern Ontario.

NOSM University is currently inviting applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Immunology. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong record of scholarly activity and to teach undergraduate medical students, undertake externally funded innovative research, and participate in administrative activities. Supervision opportunities are available for NOSM University learners (undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate) and graduate students at other Universities (e.g. Lakehead and Laurentian Universities).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be appointed to the Medical Sciences Division and based at either the Thunder Bay or Sudbury Campus. The Medical Sciences Division consists of Faculty with expertise in the basic sciences that form the foundations of medicine. The Medical Sciences Division is responsible for education and research in the following disciplines: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics and genomics, haematology, and environment and health. There are also teaching and graduate student supervision opportunities in the Masters of Medical Studies Program. There are active research programs in various areas listed above and core research facilities are available in the spacious open concept core laboratory.

Qualifications

Education

Applicants should have a Ph.D, or an equivalent degree, or a combination of credentials and a record of scholarly achievement together equivalent to the doctorate, post-doctoral experience will be considered an asset. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research through a strong record of scholarly achievement, that may include publications in high-quality, field-relevant journals (or forthcoming publications of comparable international calibre), a compelling research statement, presentations at leading scholarly conferences, research awards and distinctions, as well as success in securing competitive funding, where appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Evidence of the ability to teach at the university level should be demonstrated through a record of effective teaching and learner engagement. Relevant teaching experience may include undergraduate or graduate instruction, teaching assistantships, curriculum development, workshop or seminar facilitation, student mentorship, and scholarly presentations. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate education and provide supervision, mentorship, and research training to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in laboratory-based experimental research.

Appointment begins July 1, 2027 or as negotiated. Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Further information about the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University is available at http://www.nosm.ca. The relevant Collective Agreement (Unit 1, OPSEU SEFPO NOSM University Local 677) can be found in the Labour Relations section.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, links to publications or preprints, a statement of current and prospective research interests, a comprehensive teaching dossier including a philosophy statement as well as other evidence of teaching excellence and the contact information for at least three referees quoting the competition number 2026-2163-RC to Human Resources at:

Email: hr@nosm.ca

Contact Information:

Should you want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact:

Dr. T.C. Tai, Division Head – Human and Medical Sciences Divisions

Phone: (705) 662-7239 or email: tc.tai@nosm.ca