AMHSP Academic Division Director and Clinical Section, Dermatology

University of Alberta

AMHSP Academic Division Director and Clinical Section, Dermatology

University of Alberta

Competition 2322

Department

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept

Closing date

Will remain open until filled.

Position Type

Full Time - Trust Funded

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

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Division Director and Section Chief, Dermatology. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty, part of the College of Health Sciences, has been 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 Dermatology at the University of Alberta is a leading center for clinical care, education, and research in skin diseases. The division is home to four staff dermatologists, community clinical academic dermatologists and a highly regarded Royal College-accredited residency program, training 10-12 residents at any given time. It is distinguished by its multidisciplinary clinics, where dermatologists work alongside specialists in oncology, rheumatology, immunology, and plastic surgery to provide comprehensive care for complex conditions such as cutaneous lymphoma, autoimmune skin diseases, contact dermatitis, melanoma, and psychodermatology. Research is a key focus, with ongoing studies in immune-dermatology and cutaneous oncology, fostering innovation in diagnostics and treatment. Through cutting-edge clinical programs, collaborative research, and a strong commitment to medical education, the division continues to advance the field of dermatology.

The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with eligible certification in Dermatology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, and must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The ideal candidate will have research experience and/or a medical education scholarship.

Key accountabilities of the Division Director/Section Chief will include, but will not be limited to, providing strategic leadership to advance the division's clinical, research, and educational missions. This includes ensuring excellence in patient care, supporting multidisciplinary clinics, and fostering collaborations to enhance dermatologic services. The Director will work closely with the Residency Program Director to create a strong learning environment, encourage faculty involvement in teaching, and support continuing medical education. Advancing the division's research portfolio will be a key focus, including facilitating funding opportunities, promoting academic productivity, and supporting faculty in achieving high-impact publications. The Director is also expected to successfully compete for research funding and maintain an active, independent research program that contributes to the division's academic strength. The Section Chief provides clinical leadership for Dermatology in the Edmonton Zone and is responsible for assuring Dermatology clinical services are delivered in a safe, efficient and effective setting with AHS facilities. The role involves faculty mentorship, guiding recruitment efforts, and building partnerships within the university, healthcare system, and broader dermatology community to strengthen the division's academic and clinical impact.

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf and offers a comprehensive https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html

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).

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, publication statistics and previous research funding, 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

mailto:eachair@ualberta.ca

Applications will begin being reviewed regularly after posting, 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.

As the capital of Alberta, Edmonton is a vibrant, cosmopolitan center of over one million persons, featuring an abundance of community activities, services, attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, parks and river valley activities - a city that truly offers something for everyone; please visit https://www.edmonton.ca/.

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/en/medicine/index.html?utm_source=redir&utm_medium=redir&utm_campaign=redir&utm_content=redir-www.med.ualberta.ca.

Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6243362

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 inclusivity 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, 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 ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

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