The University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine is seeking applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy. The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure-stream appointment in physical therapy at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Toronto. The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026, renewable following a favourable review.
- Date Open: August 7, 2025
- Close Date: September 30, 2025 11:59pm ET
- Req ID: 44596
- Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
- Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
- Questions: Academic.hr.medicine@utoronto.ca
The Successful candidate must have:
- Earned a PhD degree and completed a university-level, entry-level practice degree in physical therapy and be eligible for licensure in Canada.
- A comprehensive knowledge of the physical therapy profession and bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education relevant to the future of physical therapy and rehabilitation science.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in research, graduate-level teaching and mentorship.
- Research and teaching interests that complement and extend the Department’s existing strengths.
- A record of collaborative leadership and people management skills with demonstrated ability to create and sustain partnerships and engage with leads in other rehabilitation sciences and health care disciplines at the university and across fully-affiliated hospitals, professional, community-based health rehabilitation, provincial and national physical therapy programs, regulatory bodies and other local, national and international organizations.
For more information visit: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Chair-and-Associate-ProfessorProfessor-Department-of-Physical-Therapy-ON/594659717/