University of Alberta
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).
Responsibilities
- 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).
