Academic/Clinical Department Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

The University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services invite applications for the joint position (0.5 FTE) of Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, and Zone Clinical Department Head, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services. These are key leadership positions within the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and Alberta Health Services (AHS). The successful candidate will be offered a Contingent Term appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

Qualifications include an MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification in Anesthesia. The selected candidate must have a strong academic background with academic qualifications commensurate with a Contingent Term appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level as well as proven leadership, administrative and interpersonal skills, and a strong academic and health service delivery background with demonstrated clinical, research and educational achievements.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is a major department within the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. The Department fully contributes to the research, educational and service missions of the Cumming School of Medicine. The AHS Zone Clinical Department Head (ZCDH), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine will lead and participate in the development of system-wide clinical services for a large and diverse population that incorporates urban Calgary and surrounding suburban and rural communities.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine has 190 primary physician members and over 200 academic members. The Department is a leader in the continuous development and innovation of system-wide anesthesia clinical services. The Department has an accredited residency training program in Anesthesia, an active postgraduate and graduate basic sciences training program, and a stellar record of major accomplishments in research.

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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 research productivity.

The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

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.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via 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):
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Statement of research and education interests
• Statement of administrative philosophy and academic goals
• Names and contact information of three (3) references
View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/14874002-head-department-of-anesthesiology-perioperative-and-pain-medicine-cumming-school-of-medicine-and-zone-clinical-department-head-anesthesiology-perioperative-and-pain-medicine-calgary-zone
Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Beverly Adams, Vice Dean of the Cumming School of Medicine by email (badams@ucalgary.ca), or Dr. Mark Anselmo, Calgary Zone Medical Director, Alberta Health Services (mark.anselmo@ahs.ca)
Application deadline: October 11, 2024
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 Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca).

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The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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