Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Section of Interventional Cardiology Full-time

Interventional Cardiologist

This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenure-track appointment 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.

Location – This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for an interventional cardiologist of any academic level to join as a full-time tenured track faculty within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

This position is a full time (1.0 FTE) tenure track (contingent) position, with approximately 60% clinical service and 40% academic pursuits including research, teaching, and administrative duties (distribution negotiable).

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: clinical service would include cardiac catheterization laboratory services and general pediatric cardiology care, including inpatient cardiac ward or consultative services and general pediatric cardiology outpatient clinics.
• Education and Mentorship: teaching expectations would include mentoring of cardiology residents and interventional cardiology fellows, formative and bedside teaching.
• Research Contribution: academic productivity is assessed based on locally initiated clinical research, national and international collaborations, publications in peer-reviewed journals and other related activities.
• Collaboration and Engagement: work closely with other programs, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to advance Pediatric Cardiology care and the education of Pediatric Cardiology trainees.

Qualifications

Interested applicants must have:

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Completed specialty training in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology • A minimum of 1 year of dedicated training in advanced Invasive Pediatric Interventional Cardiology
• Experience and success in research, with a proven record of research achievements as evidenced by, at a minimum, peer-reviewed publications
• Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatric Cardiology) or equivalent.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Considered an asset:

• Interest/Training in Pediatric Lymphatic Diagnostics and Intervention

In addition, individuals must embody the values and qualities essential to our team culture:

• Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with patients, families, learners, and colleagues.
• Adaptability: A flexible and proactive approach to challenges in clinical, academic, and research environments.
• Leadership and Initiative: The ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate learners and team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Teamwork: A collegial and collaborative spirit that thrives in a multidisciplinary setting.