CRC II in Health Care Governance, Public Policy and Administration

Carleton University

About the Position
Fields of Specialization: Health Care Governance; Health Policy; Health Services Research; Health Administration
Academic Unit: School of Public Policy and Administration
Category of Appointment: Assistant/Associate Professor
Rank/Position Title: Tier II CRC appointment in Health Care Governance
Start Date: January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible after that date, subject to approval of the Canada Research Chair program (see below)
Closing Date: August 30, 2025
Posting Date: May 8, 2025

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for a SSHRC Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Health Care Governance, to be held in the School of Public Policy and Administration. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible after that date, subject to approval of the CRC program (see below). An appointment with tenure is possible, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The School of Public Policy and Administration seeks an exceptional scholar specializing in health care governance who demonstrates strong potential to become a future leader in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-quality, impactful research program in the social sciences and humanities examining the socio-economic structures and institutional factors that shape health care systems, including the human resource, financial, ethical, ideological, legal, or organizational dimensions of health care governance, regulation, or policy. The research will contribute to understanding the historical evolution of health care systems in the context of complex, multi-level governance arrangements spanning public, private, and/or voluntary sectors, as well as Indigenous governments and organizations. Research on the Canadian health care system or comparative work would be an asset.

Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, COVID disruptions, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier II Chair assessed through the program’s Tier II justification process.

For more details, please see the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat at https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ and the Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services at https://carleton.ca/coris/.

Appointment is conditional on the approval of the nomination by the CRC Program.

About the Academic Unit:
The School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) is a national leader in health policy research and practice, with recognized expertise and a record of significant SSHRC funded scholarship in political economy of the pharmaceutical sector, determinants and effects of the organization and financing of health care services, and patient experiences in acute and maternity care contexts using AI and advanced analytics. Please visit our website (https://carleton.ca/sppa/) for more information about the interdisciplinary School, its research leadership, and its many graduate programs.

Qualifications:
The position requires:

A track record of high-quality, scholarly, peer-reviewed research on issues relating to health care governance;
A PhD in public administration, health policy, health services research, or a closely related field (Carleton requirement);
Capacity to attract substantial external research funding;
Capacity to attract, supervise, and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows;
Capacity to attract, develop and build relationships with other researchers in a university and professional setting;
Strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions, primarily at the graduate level;
Willingness to interact with the research community at Carleton University; and
Willingness to comply with funders’ terms and conditions for research security compliance.
Application Instructions:
Applications must be sent electronically to HealthGovernance@carleton.ca in a single PDF file.

Complete applications will include:

a signed letter of application;
curriculum vitae;
three publications; and
a five-page statement describing (1) the proposed research program including research objectives, potential contribution to knowledge, and methods; (2) the training and mentoring plan; and (3) experience and/or future plans to help advance the university’s EDI action plan (https://carleton.ca/edi-plan/).
Applicants invited to an interview will be asked to have three reference letters sent separately at that time.

Please indicate in your application if you are currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

Questions regarding the position should be sent to the attention of Dr. Josh Greenberg, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate) and Chair of the CRC Selection committee, Carleton University at odfpga@carleton.ca.

To help us develop our equity programs, a confidential equity and diversity self- identification survey will be sent to all applicants separately.

We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career interruptions https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/career-interruptions-special-circumstances-statement-tiers-1-and-2/.

In Canada, both the Government of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities have introduced research security policies and guidelines to protect Canada’s world-class research. To ensure a positive and productive experience as a CRC, Carleton University encourages all applicants to review the federal Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern, the federal National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships and the provincial Research Security Guidelines for Ontario Research Funding Programs.

About Carleton:
Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative research and teaching institution with a tradition of leading changes. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. Our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live. Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/.

We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the nomination and appointment process. Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, Carleton understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin at https://carleton.ca/indigenousinitiatives/cu-files/kinamagawin/ and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at http://carleton.ca/equity for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the Search Committee Chair as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made. Please direct such correspondence to Dr. Josh Greenberg, Associate Dean, Research & Graduate, Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at odfpga@carleton.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.