The Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba are seeking applicants to fill the above Endowed Research Chair in Health Services Design and Quality Improvement. The purpose of the Endowed Chair is to provide leadership, scholarship, and mentorship in the area of health service design and quality improvement. Establishment of the Endowed Chair allows the Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine:

•    To recruit an experienced leader with demonstrated expertise in health services design and quality improvement and a track record in related scholarly activity. 
•    To develop and introduce sustainable quality improvement systems and practices for its in- and outpatient services.  
•    To establish projects and initiatives with a focus on enhancing the quality of patient care, improving efficiencies, improving educational experiences and outcomes, and promoting patient safety. 
•    To review opportunities and lead health services (re)design initiatives and projects
•    To provide mentorship for junior faculty members embarking on careers focused on scholarly activities in health services (re)design and continuous quality improvement.

Candidates appointed to the position must have a history or excellence in scholarly activity in health services (re)design and quality improvement as evidenced by a strong track record of successfully completed projects, respective knowledge translation, publications, or attraction of extramural funds to support them. Candidates must have a history of effective and productive collaboration with intramural and extramural investigators and institutions. They must have teaching experience and a history or mentoring students, junior colleagues and investigators. They will have a commitment to advancing equity, access and participation through action in research, practice, mentorship and collegiality. 

This is a contingent position and will commence as soon as possible for a term of five years.  The renewal of the appointment for additional terms, conditional upon available funds, will occur in the final year of the term subject to a successful review of the incumbent’s performance within the context of the Department of Internal Medicine’s Research Review policy. 

A successful MD or MD/PhD applicant must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Candidates will be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident and hold a current academic appointment at the academic rank of an Assistant Professor or higher.  Salary and rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

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The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process. 

We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

The position will remain open until filled.  Confidential applications should include:

1.    Cover letter that concisely outlines suitability for the role, highlighting relevant background and expertise that align with the position’s objectives.
2.    Curriculum vitae.
3.    Research plan (3-page maximum) outlining an independent, innovative research program, and its potential to attract funding and contribute to student training.
4.    Teaching statement (1 page) that documents the applicant's experience in and/or approach to training and mentoring diverse students and the candidate's teaching philosophy.
5.    Personal statement including your positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access and participation) in the following areas: teaching, research and service.
6.    The names and contact information of three referees; referees will only be contacted after written permission from the candidate.

CLOSING DATE:  open until filled