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The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary, in partnership with Alberta Precision Laboratories Ltd (APL) invites applications for a Contingent Term appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.
Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification in Anatomic Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology as well as subspecialty Fellowship training and/or Certification in Autopsy Pathology, Gastrointestinal with Medical Liver Pathology. An advanced graduate degree with basic/translational research training and demonstrated commitment to research in areas related to pathogenesis and disease mechanisms or other areas relevant to basic translational research pathology or an advanced degree related to education is required. The ability to establish an independent research program as demonstrated by a portfolio of scholarly work or initiate and sustain an educational portfolio within the department geared to medical students, resident, and fellows is also required. Candidates in the research stream, at the Assistant Professor level, this will entail the publication of at least 10 peer reviewed papers, with the majority as 1st or senior author. At the Associate Professor level, the candidate should have 25 or more peer reviewed papers, with the majority as 1st or senior author, and a demonstrated ability to attract peer reviewed funding. For candidates with an education related portfolio, development of a course or program related to undergraduate medical education or postgraduate education would be required by candidates at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
Pathologists must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established performance indicators and turn-around times, must actively participate in such activities as quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement programs, and must actively participate in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching.
This is a joint UofC / APL academic position; the successful candidate will hold an academic staff appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with 30% protected time for academics and 70% allocated time for clinical services. The APL medical staff position is a contractor position with APL. Academic appointment will be offered as a University of Calgary employee.
The DPLM has 95 medical and scientific staff. There are 20-25 full time academic faculty who are supported jointly by APL and the CSM. APL performs over 27 million tests annually providing laboratory tests for five acute care facilities in Calgary, one community laboratory and 9 rural health laboratories in Southern Alberta.
APL is a publicly funded wholly owned subsidiary corporation of Alberta Health Services (AHS), and is party to an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary (UofC). The DPLM and APL offer residency training programs in Anatomic Pathology, General Pathology, Neuropathology and Medical Microbiology, as well as Fellowship training in subspecialty areas within Anatomic Pathology, Hematopathology and Clinical Biochemistry.
Further information on Alberta Precision Laboratories can be accessed at: www.albertaprecisionlabs.ca
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit u calgary.ca.
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
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 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):
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests
- Statement of administrative philosophy and academic goals
- Names and contact information of three (3) references
View full posting and apply:
https://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/7023059-academic-anatomic-pathologist-department-of-pathology-and-laboratory-medicine-cumming-school-of-medicine
Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Dylan Pillai by email (drpillai@ucalgary.ca)
Application deadline: July 31, 2021
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.
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 Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine (http://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/)
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)
