AMHSP Academic Position for Multiple Sclerosis Neurologist, Division of Neurology

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Neurologist with Multiple Sclerosis expertise to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital.  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 Neurology consists of 60 neurologists in academic and community practice and 3 Scientists.  UA is one of the largest stroke programs in Canada.  Internationally recognized research is conducted and published from UA.  All subspecialties of neurology are represented among the faculty in addition to stroke including:  Autoimmune and Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular and ALS, Autonomic Neurophysiology, Headache Clinic.  We have 5 research chairs among our Division.  Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants.  Our Neurology residency program is strong and accepts 5-6 residents/year.  Stroke has an active, successful fellowship program with 7 fellows.  Other subspecialties have fellowship programs as well resulting in a rich training environment. 

The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with certification in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis of 2 years duration.   

Key accountabilities of the MS Neurologist will include, but will not be limited to fair and equitable service in acute neurology inpatient services and night call, ambulatory service in the MS Program, education of undergraduate medicine, postgraduate medical trainees and fellows.  As this position requires significant research activity, primary supervision of graduate students and participation on graduate student committees is required.  All research activities will be assessed according to the DOM Research Grid.  

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.

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, research experience, publications, presentations, peer reviewed grants or industry sponsored clinical trial experience along with three letters of reference.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Dr. George Elleker

Interim Division Director, Neurology

11350 83 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G3 7-132A

Ph: 780 248 1928  E-mail: [email protected]

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after posting; 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 at www.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.