The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta are searching for candidates for the Endowed Chair in Patient Health Management. The ideal candidate will be at the level of Associate Professor or Professor and will have an international-caliber research program as demonstrated by publications, research funding, the training and mentoring of trainees/junior faculty members, and the general impact of his/her work on improving patient health management. Applicants must have an M.D., M.D/Ph.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or equivalent credentials.
This Chair is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Chair will have a primary appointment in either faculty. A joint appointment is not required, but the Chair will be required to develop a close relationship with both faculties.
The term of the Chair is 5 years with the opportunity to apply for renewal for a second 5-year term. The Chair will be provided with funding on an annual basis to help support his/her research activities.
The University of Alberta is one of the major research universities in Canada with more than 37,000 students, research revenues in excess of $470 million yearly, more than 400 distinct research laboratories, and more than 110 master's and 60 doctoral programs. The 89-hectare campus contains outstanding educational, research, and cultural facilities. The University has spawned 38 active spin-off companies that have created more than 3,300 jobs in the Edmonton area. Edmonton, with a metropolitan population of around 1,000,000, is the capital of Alberta and is well known for its verdant river valley, vibrant festivals, and outstanding cultural facilities.
Applications must include a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three potential referees, and a two-page summary of research accomplishments in patient health management and research goals and objectives for the next 5 years. Interested individuals are asked to submit their materials by end of business on March 15, 2010. However, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Correspondence and applications can be directed to either:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including people with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and aboriginal individuals.