Endowed Chair in Urban Health, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing

Ryerson University is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practically oriented learning. More than 95 undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. Ryerson is also a leader in adult learning, with the largest university-based continuing education school in Canada.

Faculty of Community Services
The Faculty of Community Services offers a diversity of disciplines that focuses on making a positive impact in the community. The following position, beginning July 1, 2010 is subject to budgetary approval.

Endowed Chair in Urban Health
Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing

This appointment, at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, will be for a term of five years and incorporates a tenured or tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will possess an advanced degree in Nursing, experience and expertise in a variety of nursing domains and methodological research approaches, and registration (or eligibility for registration) as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The successful candidate will be a senior nurse researcher with an established program of research in the field of urban health.

For full details on this position and to apply visit our website at www.ryerson.ca/jobs.

These positions fall under the Ryerson Faculty Association (www.ryerson.ca/~rfa) jurisdiction. For details on the Ryerson Faculty Association Collective Agreement and the University's RFA Benefits Summary, please visit www.ryerson.ca/hr/working/docs/rfa_collective_agreement_09.pdf and www.ryerson.ca/hr/working/etoolkit/benefits/rfa/ respectively.

Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.