University of Windsor
Position 3014
The University of Windsor’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, in the Faculty of Science, seeks applications for Permanence-Track Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff (AAS) II for Translational Health Sciences Program (THS) commencing as early as July 1, 2026.
This hire aligns with the University of Windsor strategic plan, Aspire: Together for Tomorrow, ratified Spring 2023. The University embraces a people-first philosophy grounded in a culture of academic excellence and deep belonging. Among key strategic priorities are advancing the journey towards truth and reconciliation; building a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive university; ensuring a high-quality teaching, learning, and student experience; engaging in impactful research, scholarship, and creative activity; fostering a safe, welcoming, and sustainable campus; and engaging in local and global partnerships. The University has already made significant strides on many of these key files, and we are seeking applicants interested in working alongside us to advance them even further. Driven by the University’s commitment to anti-racism, the Black Scholars Institute was established in 2023 supported by a historic cohort hiring initiative that has brought thirteen Black scholars to UWindsor across several of our faculties.
In pursuit of the University’s commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
For an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please send email to the the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator. Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (http://www.uwindsor.ca/ohrcrm).
Our campus is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We are making steady progress on the Indigenization of academic programming, an Indigenous Strategic plan, and a cohort hire of Indigenous faculty in 2018-19 followed by additional hiring. Our students mirror the extraordinary cultural richness of our region, one of the most diverse in all of Canada. And we have strong global partnerships and commitments, which are reflected in the increasing number of graduate and undergraduate students we attract from across the world. The University is a signatory to the Scarborough Charter and participates in the Federal 50/30 Challenge.
The University of Windsor is a Canadian public, comprehensive research university enrolling 16,000 students, including 4,000 graduate students. It offers more than 280 academic programs and certificates, including 70 master’s and doctoral degrees across its nine faculties: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering; Graduate Studies; Human Kinetics; Law; Nursing; and Science. It also houses a medical program through the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University. Tenured and tenure-track faculty number about 600.
Position details
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and expanding the current M.Sc. program in Translational Health Sciences and teach courses in Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a field related to Biomedical Sciences and will have experience in coordinating academic programs and/or participating in curriculum development. Knowledge of biomedical research methodology, clinical research applications, and modern pedagogical techniques are assets. Experience with mentoring students in career development will be considered a strength. Coordination of graduate students in their clinical research projects is required and a key component of this position.
For further information about the Department of Biomedical Sciences, visit our website at: https://www.uwindsor.ca/science/biomedical-sciences/. A link to the THS program can be found at: https://www.uwindsor.ca/science/biomedical-sciences/333/msc-translational-health-science-ths. Interactions with local health care professionals and researchers associated with the We-Spark Health Institute are important for this position. Further information can be found at: https://www.wesparkhealth.com/.
Compensation: $78,762 – $128,762
This is within the 2026-2027 salary range for the rank outlined in Article A Table A.1 of the current Collective Agreement with the Windsor University Faculty Association. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will take into consideration the existing salary structure, the experience and available budget. A full range of benefits including a pension plan and medical benefits are available to the successful candidate.
Application Requirements
• a letter of application, including a statement confirming eligibility to work in Canada, and outlining how the candidate meets each job requirement (see attached checklist):
o PhD in Biomedical Science related field,
o Experience in coordinating academic programs and/or participating in curriculum development,
o Experience mentoring students,
o Experience with Biomedical Science methodology;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a 5-year vision statement on the future growth of the THS program (up to 2 pages);
• a one-page statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization and Indigenization;
• a teaching dossier or portfolio demonstrating potential for or evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (resources and templates for completing a teaching dossier can be found at https://www.uwindsor.ca/ctl/502/teaching-dossiers); and
• three (3) contacts for references. These referees will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates.
The short-listed candidates may be invited to provide further information in support of their applications. To ensure full consideration, complete the online application found on the job advertisement by April 27, 2026. Applications may be considered after the deadline date; however, acceptance of late submissions is at the discretion of the appointments committee.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Any questions may be sent to:
Dr. Andrew Hubberstey, Head, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2708; Please click here to send email.
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