Assistant Professor Full-time

Assistant Professor

The Department of Urologic Sciences at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time academic urologist with specialized expertise in kidney cancer at the rank of Assistant Professor, Grant Tenure Track.

The successful candidate will also be appointed as Senior Research Scientist in the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Centre for Urologic Oncology of the M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences. This position provides access to cutting-edge facilities and collaborative research networks, opportunities for leadership in clinical trials and translational science, and a vibrant academic community committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and evidence-based practice.

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, the successful candidate will develop and lead a clinical and translational research program in urologic oncology, with a focus on kidney and testicular cancer, leveraging expertise in clinical outcomes, genomics, and metabolomics. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the Department and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

The successful candidate will be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Urology and eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).

The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity and will have:

• Eligibility for CPSBC licensure
• Accredited urologic oncology fellowship training accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology (US) with specialized expertise in the multidisciplinary clinical and surgical management of kidney and testicular cancer, including complex retroperitoneal surgery.
• At least two years of laboratory training in the genomics and metabolomics of kidney cancer
• Proven commitment to advancing precision oncology.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own, and a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected academic salary for this position is $110,000 per annum in addition to fee-for-service payments for patient care. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources, and career development opportunities.

An application package should include:

• A letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current, previous or envisioned contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
• Publications record;
• Three reference letters

Applications should be submitted to:

Karen du Plessis

Administrative Manager

Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC

Subject: UBC Recruitment – Associate Professor in Organoid 3D Cancer Modeling

Email: dus.hr@ubc.ca

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Karen du Plessis, Admin Manager at karen.duplessis@ubc.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 29. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Karen du Plessis via email at dus.hr@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC's Centre for Workplace Accessibility website or contact the Centre.

With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations Peoples and communities around the province.