Description:

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology in partnership with Alberta Health Services invites applications for an Academic position in Nephrology to be based at the University of Alberta.  Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to 39,000 students with more 15,000 faculty and staff.  

The Division of Nephrology and Immunology at the University of Alberta provides care to a large group of patients with chronic and end-stage kidney disease and has a large adherence area. The division strives for clinical excellence and always is improving care delivery for our patients. The Division is also research-intensive. Research spans the spectrum from fundamental and translational work through epidemiology and care implementation research in general nephrology and transplantation immunology. The Division considers education a high priority and provides leadership to the educational and administrative activities of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and Alberta Health Services.

Key accountabilities for the one position will include but are not limited to: inpatient kidney transplant service, inpatient nephrology and consult service, and outpatient service in kidney transplantation and general nephrology. In addition, it is expected that the candidate supports and participates in clinical improvements programs related to transplant.

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Medicine, which is in accordance with the university of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefit package. 

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, along with three letters of reference.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Jacques Romney

Interim Divisional Director, Nephrology
University of Alberta, Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
CSB 11-107
Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3 

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after ad posted; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Apply Online

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.