Family Medicine–Full-Time Faculty Positions    Primary Healthcare Research Unit, Discipline of Family Medicine Memorial University of Newfoundland www.mun.ca/medicine/familymedicine/

The Discipline of Family Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Primary Healthcare Research based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This position is eligible for promotion and tenure as per the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA) Collective Agreement related to strong performance in teaching, research, scholarship and academic service  This academic appointment provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to advance a program of research while contributing to education, leadership, and scholarly activities within Primary Healthcare. The start date is negotiable, subject to approval.

Academic responsibilities include research leadership and scholarly contribution in the area of Primary Healthcare within the Discipline of Family Medicine and the Faculty of Medicine. Priorities for this position include advancing research in aging and elder care, chronic disease, health equity, lifestyle-related health, complex patient care, and health services. Faculty development in research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative), support for resident and faculty scholarly activity, and curriculum development in research training are key components of this role. Experience in health economics or health policy research will be considered a strong asset.

Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a field relevant to primary healthcare research. Candidates with an MD and additional graduate-level research training (e.g., MSc) will also be considered, provided they have a strong academic research background; however, this full-time academic position does not include funding for clinical work. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of primary healthcare research and be eligible to receive funding from major Canadian health research funding agencies.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, racialized individuals, and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s), as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation in the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly, and we will work with you to make the necessary arrangements.

The Discipline of Family Medicine is one of the largest disciplines within the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University. It is an exciting, dynamic environment, with a focus on community connections and a commitment to health. Our faculty members have a broad range of interests and work, including in the areas of Indigenous Health, care of underserved populations, care of the elderly, rural health research, and more. The discipline strives to guide the next generation of physicians into practice and advance health through leadership in socially accountable education, research, and comprehensive patient-centred care. Among Canadian medical schools, Memorial has the highest proportion of Faculty of Medicine research funding awarded to Department of Family Medicine researchers.  For more information about the Discipline, visit www.mun.ca/medicine/familymedicine.

Memorial University is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to over 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe, friendly city with great historical charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. For further information about Memorial University, please see www.mun.ca.

To Apply: Submit an application package (one PDF file) including: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a diversity, equity and inclusion statement, and the names and contact details of three referees. Please quote reference number VPA-F01897-2025-202. Submit applications to: Shenoa White, DFMAdmin@mun.ca. The closing date for receipt of applications is July 31st, 2026.

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu and Inuit of the Province.