Assistant Director – Faculty Development Full-time

Academic Tenure-Track Position

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic tenure-track position within the Department of Family Medicine at 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. This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

The University of Alberta Medical School is a Top 4 Canadian university, serving 40,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. The University of Alberta and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry have world-class research programs with integration and collaboration opportunities in all types of research, including basic sciences and clinical trials. For more information on the Department of Family Medicine, visit https://www.ualberta.ca/family-medicine.

The University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine is a top school for Family Medicine in Canada. As a department, we are responsible for educational innovations and research that have been adopted across Canada and internationally. We are innovative and creative thinkers, producing high-quality work. We are a learning organization, constantly seeking to improve how we do what we do for our learners, patients, and communities.

This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track (contingent) position, comprised of approximately 50% clinical workplace-based teaching and 50% academic pursuits, including research (10%), teaching (20%), and administration (20%).

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be supported through the Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). Start-up funding available.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with the Director, Faculty Development to design, implement, and evaluate faculty development programs that support clinical teaching, scholarly activity, and professional growth across both the department and within the community, including undergraduate and postgraduate educators.
• Providing mentorship and coaching to faculty members at various stages of their academic careers, with an emphasis on enhancing teaching effectiveness, academic leadership, and career progression.
• Collaborating with departmental and institutional leaders to align faculty development initiatives with broader strategic goals, accreditation requirements, and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Organizing and facilitating workshops, seminars, retreats, and other faculty development activities tailored to the needs of clinical academic faculty. This may include continuous medical education offerings as part of a greater vision of equipping our teachers in clinical practice.
• Supporting faculty in their academic roles by offering guidance on promotion and tenure processes, academic dossier preparation, and scholarly productivity.
• Contributing to the scholarship of teaching and faculty development through research, evaluation, and dissemination of best practices.
• Participating in departmental committees, meetings, and academic service activities relevant to the faculty development portfolio.

The successful candidate is expected to actively engage in academic activities, including research, medical education, and leadership opportunities to contribute to the academic mission of the Department of Family Medicine and the University of Alberta. As we build our team, the Department of Family Medicine recognizes that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, perseverance and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

Interested applicants must have:

• MD degree (or equivalent) with board certification in Family Medicine
• Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

The following are considered an asset:

• Advanced training or certification in research methodologies.
• Demonstrated scholarship in applied research and collaboration with health system partners
• Strong skills in data analysis, clinical informatics, or population health.
• Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Graduate training in a relevant field

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply below with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application combined in one document.

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For more information, please contact:

Dr. Tina Korownyk

c/o Christine Taylor, Executive Administrator

christine.taylor@ualberta.ca