The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Description
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences (http://www.ucalgary.ca/dcns/) at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, in partnership with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research institute (ACHRI) and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) invites applications for a Contingent Term position at the Assistant Professor level.
Qualifications include an MD, and Canadian Royal College specialist certification in Neurosurgery, graduate level research training with an advanced degree and eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta. A strong track record of scholarly activity, with 10 or more peer-reviewed publications, is desired in the preferred candidate. Clinical fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery will be an asset to broaden the scope of practice for the appropriate candidate.
The successful candidate will join the Section of Neurosurgery at the University of Calgary. They will be expected to provide exceptional clinical care with a focus on Hydrocephalus. The position will be based at Foothills Medical Centre, with opportunities to participate in acute care coverage, and some focused clinical activity at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to gradually assume leadership of the adult hydrocephalus program and will be tasked with collaborating with the pediatric neurosurgeons to develop a program for hydrocephalus patients transitioning between pediatric and adult care. The amount of time protected for academic activity and the startup package will depend on the candidate’s track record and academic plan. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a research and innovation program focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of hydrocephalus. Candidates with a research direction relevant to the missions of ACHRI/HBI will also be considered. The candidate will also be expected to participate in teaching of medical students, residents, clinical and research fellows, and graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to start their position between July 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024.
Salary support will be through an Academic Medicine Health Services Plan (AMHSP) supported by Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services and the Cumming School of Medicine.
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
• Clinical and research/education statement (not to exceed two pages)
• Three letters of reference
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Steve Casha ([email protected]) for further information.
Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Steve Casha
[email protected]
Application Deadline: March 24, 2023
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About the University of Calgary
Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Region 3 of the Métis Nation of Alberta, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. UCalgary ranks fifth among Canada’s top research universities in Research Infosource Inc.’s latest Top 50 Research Universities list released on Jan. 25, 2022. UCalgary is the youngest university to have reached the top five.
UCalgary has more than 6,500 graduate students and 28,500 undergraduate students, more than 1,800 academic staff (continuing, contingent term or limited term appointment), more than 1,300 sessionals, and more than 3,200 non-academic staff, in 14 Faculties, across five campuses. The vibrant and research-intensive environment at UCalgary is home to 146 research chairs (75 Canada Research Chairs), and more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary has the fastest growth rate in attracting research funding among the 10 largest universities in Canada.
The university’s new Framework for Growth establishes principles and focus areas for the University of Calgary over the coming decade. It will ignite our entrepreneurial spirit to turn challenges into opportunities to improve the world around us. It will help to meet our academic and research ambitions and strengthen our community engagement in one of Canada’s most diverse cities, whose exciting future is unfolding rapidly, and where scientific disciplines will play a major role. Built around three big ideas (transdisciplinary scholarship, integration with our community and future-focused program delivery), the Framework will distinguish the university and drive growth.
To learn more about this vision please see: https://www.ucalgary.ca/president/growth
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
