Responsibilities

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

This full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track (contingent) position comprises approximately 65% time for clinical service and 35% time for academic pursuits, divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable).

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). 

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenure-track appointment with 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. The successful applicant will join seven academic pediatric respirologists providing a full spectrum of clinical respiratory medicine services. In addition to clinical care, the division is active in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has a fully accredited Pediatric Respirology subspecialty-training program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a pediatric sleep subspecialty-training program. There are numerous trainees (undergraduate and postgraduate students, residents and clinical/research fellows) that rotate through the division each academic year. The division also has an active basic and clinical science research program, collaborating locally, nationally, and internationally.

●       Clinical Excellence: Provide a full spectrum of clinical respiratory medicine services including sleep medicine, home ventilation, complex asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, congenital and acquired lung diseases, and lung transplant. The division participates in multiple multidisciplinary clinics serving children with neuromuscular, aerodigestive, sickle cell and other complex diseases, as well as multidisciplinary team approach to children receiving complex therapies such tracheostomies or bone marrow transplants.

●       Education and Mentorship: Teach and mentor learners at all levels in clinical and academic settings.

●       Research Contribution: Conduct impactful research in Pediatric Respirology and engage with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), which provides a robust infrastructure for research excellence in women’s and children’s health.

●       Collaboration and Engagement: Work closely with other programs, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to advance Pediatric Respirology care and the education of Pediatric Respirology trainees.

Qualifications:

Interested applicants must have:

●       MD degree (or equivalent)

●       Completed subspecialty training in Pediatrics and subspecialty residency in Pediatric Respirology.

●       Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatric Respirology) or equivalent.

●       Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Considered an asset:

·        Additional training in sleep medicine and/or recent experience caring for pediatric patients with sleep disorders and those requiring long-term invasive or non-invasive ventilation

·        Experience and/or interest in providing rural and remote outreach, virtual care pathways and innovative approaches to patient care

·        Advanced research training or history of publishing and acquiring funding for research

In addition, we are seeking individuals who embody the values and qualities essential to our team culture:

●       Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with patients, families, learners, and colleagues.

●       Adaptability: A flexible and proactive approach to challenges in clinical, academic, and research environments.

●       Leadership and Initiative: The ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate learners and team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Teamwork: A collegial and collaborative spirit that thrives in a multidisciplinary setting.

Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application.