Academic Position in Dermatology
Department of Medicine
Cumming School of Medicine
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca) invites applications at the Assistant Professor level for a Contingent Tenure-track position in academic dermatology and research, with a particular focus in the areas of the skin microbiome, immunity and inflammation, precision medicine, and/or cutaneous oncology.
Qualifications required include a MD, certification in Dermatology and eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta. An advanced research degree such as a PhD or equivalent research training and experience is also required. The successful candidate will be involved in dermatologic research and will participate in teaching at the University of Calgary in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have up to 70% protected time for research. Duties will include providing clinical care to patients as part of their membership within the Section/Division of Dermatology.
Applicants must present evidence of success as a clinician-researcher, as demonstrated through academic productivity in terms of presentations, peer-reviewed research publications, and grant funding. Evidence of successful teaching and/or research supervision would be an asset. Further, evidence of collaborations with other researchers and academic engagement in professional and other communities will be assessed.
Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program. Alberta Health Services operates five teaching hospitals in the city of Calgary. AHS serves 2.4 million residents of Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Saskatchewan. The Department provides academic and clinical services in an integrated manner across all of the hospital sites and in several ambulatory care settings. Please visit our website at: www.departmentofmedicine.com.
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The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the ‘Apply Now’ link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
- Teaching Dossier
- Three letters of reference
View full posting and apply: https://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/12582100-academic-position-in-dermatology-department-of-medicine-cumming-school-of-medicine
Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Regine Mydlarski
Section/Division Head of Dermatology
Department of Medicine, University of Calgary and AHS Calgary zone
regine.mydlarski@albertahealthservices.ca
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023.
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/). For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine (http://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/)
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