The Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Primary Care and Health Systems Research.
This position is intended to strengthen Family Medicine’s capacity in applied, system-embedded research and to support the Department’s growing role in primary care transformation, health equity, and community-engaged scholarship. The role complements existing clinical and educational faculty positions by emphasizing research leadership and scholarly impact rather than clinical service.
The successful candidate will establish and sustain an active program of research aligned with Family Medicine priorities. Areas of focus may include primary care systems and service delivery, health equity and social justice, Indigenous-engaged and community-based research, participatory and mixed-methods approaches, and knowledge translation to inform policy and practice. The candidate will contribute to peer-reviewed research, secure external funding, collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and health system partners and engage in Indigenous-led initiatives.
In addition to sustaining an active program of research, responsibilities include teaching and supervision of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate learners. Teaching will be strategic and aligned with the research -intensive nature of the role, with contributions to graduate-level teaching and mentorship of Graduate Students, Family Medicine Residents, and undergraduate learners, including Dean’s Summer Research Project students.
The successful candidate will also participate in service activities appropriate to rank, including involvement in Departmental and College Committees and contributions to research governance and strategic planning. Opportunities may exist to assume leadership roles in the PBRLN-SK (Practice-Based Research and Learning Network) and other research or innovation initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with communities, Nations and patients with lived and living experience (PWLE), and to build relationships with external partners, including the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Ministry of Health.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in Health Sciences, Public Health, or a closely related discipline and demonstrate the ability to lead an independent research program, with evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and knowledge translation activities appropriate to career stage)
Applicants must hold a degree in a health care profession (e.g. medicine, nursing, social work, etc.), although licensure is not required. And have experience conducting research relevant to primary care or Family Medicine, including participatory, equity-focused, or strategic patient-oriented research (SPOR).
Engagement with national or international primary care research organizations (e.g. College of Family Physicians of Canada, North American Primary Care Research Group, Society for Academic Primary Care, and/or TUTOR-PHC) is considered an asset.
Candidates should demonstrate experience contributing to applied, community-engaged, and health systems research, along with the ability to teach and supervise learners in an academic health sciences environment. Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and collaborative skills are essential, as is the ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
The current salary band for Assistant Professor is $113,527 – 135,535.
This position has a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; teaching portfolio; and contact information for three references in support of your application. Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.
Applications should be submitted electronically to:
Kathy Lawrence, Associate Professor and Provincial Head
Department of Family Medicine
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Email: [email protected]
Review of applications begins June 6, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 4/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.
