NOSM University (NOSM U), in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC), is pleased to announce recruitment for the Heart and Stroke Chair in Indigenous and Rural Health.

The Heart and Stroke Chair in Indigenous and Rural Health at NOSM University is responsible for developing scientific advancement in the field of Cardio- and Cerebrovascular Disease in Indigenous and Rural Communities. The Chair will undertake externally funded research and establish and nurture a collaborative research relationship with Indigenous and Rural Health Organizations in Ontario. The successful incumbent will lead activities promoting knowledge transfer and exchange through initiatives such as provincial, national and international meetings and forums, promotion of clinical practice guidelines, linking quality improvement efforts to evidence-based best practice and other knowledge translation strategies. The Chair will integrate with other Indigenous and Rural Research Units in Ontario and across Canada to establish virtual collaborative research networks and support efforts to establish mentorship and networking vehicles within the area. The Chair shall provide leadership and promote a shared vision across a large geographic area with diverse populations and have the ability to work consultatively and collaboratively with students, residents, faculty, university and hospital administrators, government officials, Indigenous Organizations and the public.

We are seeking an exceptional clinician scientist with demonstrated potential for leadership and international recognition in the study of the Indigenous and Rural Health. The position of Heart and Stroke Chair in Indigenous and Rural Health is for a five-year term, renewable. The candidate must hold an appropriate clinical license to practice medicine in Ontario and be eligible for a Faculty appointment in an appropriate Division at NOSM University.

In selecting the Chair, preference will be given to someone who self-identifies as First Nations, Inuit or Métis or who has significant Indigenous lived experience. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the application of Indigenous knowledges and pedagogies and a strong record of collaboration and research partnerships with Indigenous communities and/or the application of research findings to northern and rural environments. Candidates, who meet the job qualifications and have a relevant level of experience, leadership and proven evidence of scientific excellence are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to devote at least 50% of his/her time to heart and/or stroke research. Details as to how this 50% allocation of research time will be spent must be provided as well as the commitments in the remaining 50%. Items to cover with respect to the protected time should include activities the candidate will be relieved of, activities she/he will undertake that relate to building research capacity, and an assessment of the incremental benefit the candidate’s activities, enabled by the receipt of this award, should have on cardio- and cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) in Indigenous and rural community health.

Specifically, the Chair will:

• Conduct research in the field of cardio- and cerebrovascular disease in Indigenous and rural communities, addressing scientific uncertainty and scientific advancement;
• Actively support the HSFC as a key spokesperson and advocacy partner on issues related to trends, concerns, advancements and policy in the areas of heart disease and stroke prevention and treatment in Indigenous and rural communities;
• From time to time, and with advance notice, support HSFC fundraising and awareness initiatives by sharing information on the nature and progress of their research. Some examples of how the Chair would be asked to support HSFC would be by delivering presentations at key national, provincial or local HSFC events, providing lab tours, and interacting with major donors/prospective donors.
• Lead activities promoting knowledge transfer and exchange through initiatives such as provincial and national collaboratives and forums;
• Integrate with the CIHR Institutes of Indigenous Peoples’ Health, Circulatory and Respiratory Health and Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addictions and centres in Ontario and across Canada to establish virtual collaborative research networks (as applicable);
• Support the HSFC’s efforts to establish mentorship/networking vehicles across Canada, as a means of building capacity in CCVD population health research; and
• Undertake the normal duties of a faculty member of NOSM University, including participation in the education programs of the Faculty.

Qualifications

Education

• The Chair must hold an MD, be eligible for a licence to practice medicine in Ontario
• Must be eligible for a Faculty appointment in an appropriate Division at NOSM University

Candidates shall submit the following for consideration:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Links to, or if not available online, selected reprints
• Letter of interest (maximum 10 pages) outlining:
  • qualifications for a successful Chair application; fit of their profile and expertise in the identified research areas;
  • statement of current and prospective research interests, including a vision and future research program for the Chair that will enhance scholarly leadership at NOSM University;
  • statement regarding teaching experience, interests and plans, including how the Chair will enhance medical education at NOSM University;
  • opportunities for training highly qualified personnel;
  • The names and contact information of 3 referees; letters of reference will be solicited for short-listed candidates.

Appointment begins July 1, 2023 (negotiable). Location: Sudbury or Thunder Bay. NOSM University faculty may also hold positions with Laurentian University, Lakehead University, Health Sciences North, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, or other organizations. Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Further information about NOSM University is available at http://www.nosm.ca.

Contact Information:

Should you want more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Dr. David Marsh
Vice Dean, Research Innovation and International Relations
Tel: (705) 662-7200
Email: dmarsh@nosm.ca