AMHSP Academic Position, Division of Rheumatology

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for an Academic Rheumatologistto be based at the University of Alberta Hospital/Kaye Edmonton Clinic.  Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.  The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.  

The Division of Rheumatology at the University of Alberta is focused on ensuring excellence in clinical practice, research and teaching.  It currently provides clinical services to all acute care facilities in Edmonton Zone, and consultative service to Northern Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories.  The educational program in Rheumatology spans all levels of medical education from medical students through comprehensive fellowship programs with the Rheumatology Residents uniformly achieving a high success rate in national (RCPSC) examinations.  The division has a broad research program, with current foci including but limited to lupus, vasculitis, connective tissue disease, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis and medical education.

The successful candidate will have an MD degree, or equivalent. The successful candidate will be eligible for certification in Rheumatology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. As well, The successful candidate will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).  

The successful candidate will hold clinical and scholarly interest in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus, and/or transition of pediatric to adult care. The candidate will also participate in trainee education. 

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.   

Remuneration for this position is based on the Academic medicine & Health Services Program (AMHSP). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, etc.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Steven Katz MD FRCPC

Director, Division of Rheumatology

Section Chief, Rheumatology, Edmonton Zone

8 – 130 Clinical Sciences Building,

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3

[email protected]

Applications will begin being reviewed on January 8th, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.  

The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”.  With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone.  For further details about our vibrant city, please visit www.edmonton.ca . 

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at www.ualberta.ca .   

Details about Alberta Health Services can be found atwww.albertahealthservices.ca . 

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.