Job Description

Position Description

The Department of Family Medicine ( ), in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, invites applications for an Academic Family Physician - Clinician Educator, Contingent Term appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Qualifications required include a MD, certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada, eligibility for licensure through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and eligibility for privileges with Alberta Health Services. Applicants must present evidence of leadership experience in the areas of medical education, evidence of successful teaching in family medicine, and productivity in research and/or scholarship. Research interests must align with at least one of the Department of Family Medicine\'s research pillars: Indigenous Health, health services, health equity, and medical education. Please visit our website to learn more about the areas of research currently under study by members of the Department ( ).

The successful candidate will be expected take on a significant leadership role in medical education in the Department of Family Medicine, and will participate in teaching in the undergraduate medical education (UME) and postgraduate medical education (PGME) clinical and academic programs. Contribution to research and scholarship will be expected. The successful candidate will also provide clinical care in family medicine in the Department of Family Medicine\'s academic teaching clinics. Clinical work in the academic teaching clinics will include teaching and supervision of UME students and residents in the family medicine residency program.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate a record of peer reviewed publications and peer-reviewed funding relevant to family medicine and/or medical education at the local and, preferably, national level. In terms of education and teaching, applicants at the Assistant Professor level must show evidence of successful teaching activity and supervision and/or mentorship of trainees at the UME and/or PGME level. Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of educational leadership that advances teaching and learning.

Applicants at the Associate Professor level must present evidence of an externally funded research program and an impactful publication record as evidenced by publication in journals relevant to family medicine and/or medical education, including as senior or first author. Applicants must show evidence of successful teaching and supervision at the UME and PGME level, and/or graduate supervision. Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of expertise in educational leadership that advances innovation of teaching and learning, with impact beyond the classroom.

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)
• Teaching philosophy 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. Keith Wycliffe-Jones
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Calgary

Application deadline: July 31, 2023

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , 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 ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( ).

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

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About the University of Calgary

Located in Canada\'s most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Region 3 of the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Alberta, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. UCalgary ranks fifth among Canada\'s top research universities in Research Infosource Inc.\'s Top 50 Research Universities list released on Jan. 25, 2022. UCalgary is the youngest university to have reached the top five.

UCalgary has more than 6,500 graduate students and 28,500 undergraduate students, more than 1,800 academic staff (continuing, contingent term or limited term appointment), more than 1,300 sessionals, and more than 3,200 non-academic staff, in 14 Faculties, across five campuses. The vibrant and research-intensive environment at UCalgary is home to 146 research chairs (75 Canada Research Chairs), and more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary has the fastest growth rate in attracting research funding among the 10 largest universities in Canada.

The university\'s new Framework for Growth establishes principles and focus areas for the University of Calgary over the coming decade. It will ignite our entrepreneurial spirit to turn challenges into opportunities to improve the world around us. It will help to meet our academic and research ambitions and strengthen our community engagement in one of Canada\'s most diverse cities, whose exciting future is unfolding rapidly, and where scientific disciplines will play a major role. Built around three big ideas (transdisciplinary scholarship, integration with our community and future-focused program delivery), the Framework will distinguish the university and drive growth.

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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.

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