AMHSP Academic Division Director and Clinical Section, Geriatric Medicine

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, in partnership with Acute Care Alberta, Continuing Care Alberta and Covenant Health, invites applications for an Internal Medicine accredited Geriatrician to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, part of the College of Health Sciences, is internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine is one of fourteen in the Department of Medicine. There are currently 14 geriatricians, academic and clinical, working across the Edmonton Zone, providing specialized geriatric medicine services to older adults, clinical education to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Division members research areas include incontinence, frailty, peri-operative care and dementia. Division members collaborate with the Faculty of Nursing on knowledge translation projects. Additionally, the Division offers a Royal College-approved residency program in Geriatric Medicine, ensuring the next generation of specialists is well-trained to meet the growing demand for the specialized care of older adults.

Key accountabilities of the Division Director / Clinical Section Head will include but will not be limited to academic leadership of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, clinical leadership of the Section of Geriatric Medicine, including close collaboration with the Division of Care of the Elderly and clinical management of Care of the Elderly physicians at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital site. The post holder is also responsible for the development of the strategic direction of the clinical alternative relationship plan for specialized geriatric services for the Edmonton zone, in collaboration with its clinical authorized representatives.

The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) have a recognized research and educational scholarship portfolio in a relevant area of Geriatric Medicine.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests and accomplishments, along with three letters of reference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Dr. Narmin Kassam

Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine

c/o Andrea Hachey, EA to Chair

[email protected]

Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks following the posting of this position, however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at https://www.ualberta.ca.

Details about Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health can be found at www.albertahealthservices and www.covenanthealth.ca.

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 tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with theSchedule A of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry 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.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

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. Learn more.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

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.

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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, Métis 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’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.