Date Posted: 09/16/2025
Closing Date: 10/21/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44700
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream, Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Physical Therapy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of Physical Therapy in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for a two-year full-time contractually limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the areas of neurological physical therapy and multi-morbidity. The appointment is anticipated to begin January 1, 2026 and end on December 31, 2028.
Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field that is applicable to Physical Therapy by the date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate must be a licensed physical therapist or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physiotherapists in Ontario. Candidates must have experience with evidence-informed practice and critical appraisal of scientific content as well at least 5 years of clinical experience that would enable them to teach in the MScPT curriculum. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, development of online material/lectures, and mentoring learners. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and teaching innovation and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.
The successful candidate will have varied clinical experience with complex conditions and be primarily responsible for teaching within Unit 4: PHT1104Y Physical Therapy Practice III and PHT1106H Advanced Critical Thinking in Physical Therapy.
The successful candidate will engage in education leadership and scholarship that aligns with the Department of Physical Therapy’s mission and strategic plan. The successful candidate will participate in development and delivery of content, curriculum design and teaching innovation. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in student remediation and mentoring, faculty development, community engagement, and interprofessional collaboration.
The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and teaching innovation through teaching accomplishments, strong teaching evaluations, awards, and a comprehensive teaching dossier that includes their teaching philosophy, instructional experience across various class sizes, curriculum development, and mentoring record, as well as strong letters of reference. Teaching-related scholarly accomplishments should be evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and endorsements by referees of high standing.
The Department of Physical Therapy is committed to applying the principles of equity, diversity, indigeneity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIIA) and wellness in our operations. We seek candidates whose application materials speak to their commitment to these principles and whose approach to teaching and service will support our commitment to these values.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto is the birthplace of Canadian physical therapy and home to the country’s first physical therapy program established over a century ago. The Department of Physical Therapy is a key contributor to Canada’s rehabilitation sector and University of Toronto’s vibrant health sciences network, benefitting from a rich clinical and research environment, with most of its professorial faculty cross-appointed to the relevant hospitals from among the 9 academic hospitals fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Faculty members enjoy strong research collaborations across the University, nationally, and internationally. The Master of Science in Physical Therapy professional program has expanded to a second site at the Scarborough Academy of Medicine & Integrated Health. Its comprehensive Ontario Internationally Educated Physical Therapists Bridging Program provides educational, cultural and workplace programming to facilitate success in the workplace. Faculty supervise thesis-based MSc and PhD students and postdoctoral researchers through the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and other departments at the University of Toronto. The Department of Physical Therapy comprises 29 faculty and admits 150 students into the MScPT 24-month program each year.
Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks; spanning the basic, clinical and rehabilitation sciences the Toronto Academic Health Science Network is the 3rd largest hub for biomedical research in North America. The University of Toronto ranks 4th globally and 1st among public universities in North America (National Taiwan University); 9th in medical and health (Times Higher Education); 5th in clinical medicine, tying with Princeton and Cornell Universities and UCSF for the 16th spot globally (U.S. News & World Report, Best Global Universities); and 4th in health sciences research (Nature Index Annual Tables).
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining relevant experience, teaching interests, and education scholarship in the context of physiotherapy and/or rehabilitation practice;
- A current academic curriculum vitae;
- A complete teaching dossier, that includes statement of teaching and philosophy, overview of education scholarship, sample course syllabi and other teaching materials, and teaching evaluations;
- A statement outlining contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigeneity and accessibility (max one page);
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters of reference commenting on the candidate's teaching abilities and teaching-related scholarly accomplishments. The letters must be submitted on letterhead, dated, signed, and addressed to Dr. Sara Guilcher, Interim Chair and Graduate Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, by the closing date.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. The CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Thad Lizo at pt.chair@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including three recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59 pm EDT on October 21, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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