Academic Position in General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

The Department of Medicine, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for a Contingent term appointment in general internal medicine and medical education, with a particular focus in curriculum development and implementation in medical education, at the Associate Professor level.

Qualifications include an MD, certification in Internal Medicine, eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta, and sub-specialty training in General Internal Medicine. An advanced research degree such as a Master’s degree in Education is also required.

The successful candidate will be involved in medical education scholarship and leadership, and would participate in teaching at the University of Calgary in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have 60% protected time for medical education scholarship and leadership, as well as teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the new Physician Assistant Masters program within the Cumming School of Medicine, as well as participating in the evaluation of the program. Duties will also include providing clinical care to patients as part of their membership within the Section/Division of General Internal Medicine.  

Applicants must present evidence of early success as a medical educator and scholar, as demonstrated through early academic productivity in terms of presentations, publications and project funding. They should also have evidence of leadership in the area of curriculum development and implementation. Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision would be an asset. Evidence of collaborations with other medical education scholars and academic engagement in professional and other communities will be assessed.

Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program. Alberta Health Services operates five teaching hospitals in the city of Calgary. AHS serves 2.4 million residents of Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Saskatchewan.  The Department provides academic and clinical services in an integrated manner across all of the hospital sites and in several ambulatory care settings. Please visit our website at: www.departmentofmedicine.com .

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the ‘Apply Now’ link. 

Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):

•    Cover letter
•    Curriculum vitae
•    Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
•    Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
•    The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.

For more information please contact: Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, Head of the Department of Medicine ([email protected]) 

Application deadline: December 31, 2023

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy  committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected] ).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine .

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
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About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.