Canada Impact+ Research Chair(s) at University of Regina

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The University of Regina is a public research university with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, graduate education, and research that engages local, national, and global challenges. Located in Regina, Saskatchewan, the University is situated in a mid-sized and increasingly diverse city in the Canadian prairies. The University is situated on Treaty 4 Territory—the territories of the Nêhiyawak, Anihšinapek, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples—and the traditional homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation, with a presence in Treaty 6
Overview A one-time tri-agency initiative led by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program aims to bring leading international researchers to Canada to build research capacity and generate strong economic, social, and policy impacts. (Canada)
The University of Regina invites applications for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+), a new tri-agency initiative designed to attract world-leading researchers to Canada who will advance high-impact research with transformative social, economic, and policy outcomes. The Impact+ program supports institutions in recruiting outstanding international scholars whose work addresses critical global and national challenges
Successful Impact+ Chairs will receive substantial funding through the Government of Canada, valued at $8M (or $4M) over eight years, with potential for a four-year 50 % funded extension. These funding levels reflect the program’s commitment to supporting ambitious research teams and knowledge translation pathways that benefit Canada and the world. (Canada)
The University of Regina is committed to research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge mobilization that drives societal benefit, and welcomes nominations in the Government of Canada’s priority areas for the Impact + Research Chairs Program:

• Advanced digital technologies (e.g., AI, quantum, cybersecurity)
• Health and biotechnology
• Clean technology and resource value chains
• Environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic
• Food and water security
• Democratic and community resilience
• Manufacturing and advanced materials
• Defence and dual-use technologies

Position Description We seek exceptional researchers with a demonstrated international record of excellence and leadership whose work aligns with one or more of the strategic priority areas above. The Chairholder will:

• Lead a visionary, world-class research program that addresses critical challenges with measurable societal impact.
• Form and mentor a dynamic research team, including trainees and postdoctoral scholars.
• Develop partnerships across sectors (academic, industry, government, community organizations, and Indigenous communities where appropriate) to accelerate translation, policy uptake, commercialization, and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to the research and academic mission of the University through teaching, graduate supervision, and service.

Position Requirements Qualifications
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program, including:

• Internationally based (working and residing outside Canada) at the time of the program intake application deadline.
• Exceptional research accomplishments with significant potential for continued impact.
• Qualifications for appointment at the University of Regina at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor with a clear trajectory to Full Professor.
• Demonstrated expertise in an area aligned with strategic priority areas and evidence of success in advancing research translation, partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Commitment to mentoring and training the next generation of researchers.

Detailed program eligibility and nomination requirements are available through the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program website. (Canada) Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Miscellaneous Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agrement (Professor or Associate Professor depending on qualifications) Status Permanent Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information

Contact Information Dr. Chris Yost
Vice-President (Research)
[email protected]
Job Open Date 12/23/2025
Job Close Date 06/10/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials as part of the University’s recruitment and nomination process:

• Cover letter indicating the strategic priority area(s) and proposed faculty/department affiliation
• Curriculum vitae
• Research vision and impact plan (including knowledge mobilization, partnerships, and translation pathways)
• Statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Additional Information This Faculty position is contingent upon the nominee being awarded an Impact+ Chair through the program’s peer review process
The position is also subject to the availability of funding and to final approval by the University President and Vice-Chancellor and the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) The Impact+ Chair is tenable for eight years, subject to the chairholder fulfilling their reporting and evaluation requirements. The chair will be evaluated by external reviewers and TIPS by the end of Year 7 to determine whether an additional four-year funded extension is warranted. The amount of additional funds released for each extended Chair is set at 50% of the original award annual value. Full program details can be found on the program’s website (https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-plus-chairs/program-details/competition/2026/apply.html)
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate academic unit at the University and will hold a tenured faculty rank (Full Professor, or Associate Professor with promotion to Full Professor within two years)
The University will work to achieve a reasonable accommodation for candidates under the University of Regina’s Workplace Accommodation Policy: https://www.uregina.ca/policy/browse-policy/policy-EMP-080-005.html. Candidates may contact the Healthy Workplace Advisor at [email protected] if they feel they may require an accommodation
Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026, and will continue as applications are received until June 10, 2026. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority
Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.