Job Description

Job Category: Faculty & Faculty Services
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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the , and offers a comprehensive
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
The Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, in partnership with Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Zone, is inviting applications for a full-time Academic Emergency Physician at the Assistant Professor level, with expertise in emergency medicine and at least one related area(s) of scholarship. For additional details, please see below.
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of Canada's premier health-education institutions and has been internationally recognized among the world's top 50 medical schools. The University of Alberta has been ranked amongst the top 100 teaching and research universities in the world serving over 39,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff. The University has an annual budget in excess of $1.7 billion and attracts significant external funding. The Department of Emergency Medicine, within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is a growing research and education-focused Department, currently consisting of 45 Full-Time Academic Faculty and over 200 Clinical Faculty. The Department has a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada residency program (5 years) and it works very closely and supports the University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine's College of Family Physicians of Canada CFPC-Emergency Medicine program. The Department also offers clinical experience to medical students and residents from other training programs during their mandatory emergency medicine rotations. Research groups within the Department are heavily involved in evidence-based medicine and have produced high-quality evidence through primary research for over 25 years. Knowledge synthesis and mobilization activities have provided a platform from which to exchange valuable information that has been used to improve the quality of care delivered to emergency patients in Alberta, nationally, and internationally.
The City of Edmonton, with a growing and diverse population of ~ 1.2 million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as "The City of Festivals". With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, world-class entertainment options, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodations, our energetic city has something for everyone. Recreational and leisure opportunities in the Canadian Rockies are a short distance away. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit .
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be expected to mentor and teach residents, supervise summer and elective research students, and is encouraged to support graduate students. The role involves membership on the DEM Research Committee, participation in research strategic priority setting, and the development of an independent research program. Expectations include knowledge dissemination and research impact, reviewed annually with the Chair and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Faculty Evaluation Committee (FEC).
The University is seeking a candidate who will enhance the academic interests of the Department as well as the impact in emergency medicine specific research areas, including but not limited to the following:

• Educational Scholarship;
• Knowledge Synthesis and Knowledge Mobilization Research specific to the discipline of Emergency Medicine;
• Health System Outcomes;
• Clinical Informatics;
• Quality Improvement.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be a physician (MD) certified in emergency medicine by either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC-Emergency Medicine) or the College of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC-Emergency Medicine), and be eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The ideal candidate will have received advanced training in epidemiology or related health research methods (i.e., graduate studies programs [Masters or PhD]).
Application Instructions
We recognize the diversity within the Emergency Medicine community, both with respect to applicants and the research they conduct. We value this diversity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis), members of visible minorities (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of application and current curriculum vitae outlining their clinical experience, education, research interests, three reference letters and a copy of CPSA practice permit (or letter of eligibility).
Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department
of Emergency Medicine can be found on the Faculty's Home Page at www.med.ualberta.ca.
Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.
About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: The is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

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