Assistant Professor - Equity, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine

Position Description

The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The successful applicant will contribute to the growing research strength in equity-focused research as well as to the broad teaching mandate of the Department.  The successful candidate will be expected to allocate their time approximately 40% to research, 40% to teaching and 20% service.  

Qualifications include a doctorate (PhD or equivalent) degree in a related discipline and 2 years of a post-doctoral fellowship or equivalent academic experience. This role requires expertise in the areas of community development, advocacy and activism, leadership and innovation, professional and research ethics, and inclusive practices.  Areas of expertise may include mad studies, queer studies, critical disability studies, health equity, population health, social justice and critical race theory.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead an independent research agenda focused broadly in the domain of equity.  The agenda should align strongly with the strategic focus of the Department of Community Health Sciences (https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/departments/community-health-sciences/about), the O’Brien Institute for Public Health and the Cumming School of Medicine’s strategic plan (https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/about/faculty-and-staff/strategic-plan-2015-2020). The candidates’ interests should also align with the University of Calgary’s university-wide strategic research plan (https://www.ucalgary.ca/about/our-strategy/strategies-and-plans).

The major teaching contributions of this position will be in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS) which includes the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (four-year and two-year post-diploma degree); Master of Science (thesis-based); and PhD program. CRDS is an innovative, dynamic and community engaged program of academic and professional inquiry aimed at interrogation of understandings and experiences of ‘disability’ as a social, cultural, economic and political phenomenon.  The program includes an innovative community practicum component that this role will be expected to contribute to sustaining and building through direct undergraduate supervision during the practicum and the maintenance of positive community relationships. A list of the courses offered within the programme can be found here: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/community-rehabilitation

The Cumming School of Medicine 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.  This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, pilot funding programs and other support programs.

The University of Calgary has an Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure that is mandated to uphold and facilitate the university campus as a place for creative, respectful, constructive debate or dialogue about controversial issues in a safe environment, and it is designed to deal with both individual and systemic issues. For more information, please visit: https://live-ucalgary.ucalgary.ca/odepd. 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.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s achievements.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the University of Calgary Careers webpage using the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents such as publications):

• Your cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• A statement of research interests and anticipated research agenda (maximum 5 pages)
• A statement of commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in research and teaching practices (maximum 1 page)
• An abridged teaching dossier (5 pages maximum, including statement of teaching and community engagement philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness / student ratings)
• Names and contact information of three (3) references

Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Fiona Clement, Head, Department of Community Health Sciences by email ([email protected]).

Application deadline: September 30, 2021

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.

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. 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 about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

About the University of Calgary
 
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