Pediatric Nephrologist 25-STO-PED-NEPH-32
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- Pediatric Nephrology
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- MED0004JK Requisition #
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- 15 hours ago Post Date
Description
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic position within the Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
This full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track (contingent) position comprises approximately 60% time for clinical service and 40% time for academic pursuits, divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable).
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Position Responsibilities
● Clinical Excellence: Provide a full spectrum of clinical services including inpatient ward coverage, ambulatory pediatric nephrology clinics, and patient care meetings. The successful applicant will be required to cover a variety of clinics including transplant, peritoneal dialysis, hypertension, general nephrology, and CKD. The physician will be required to provide call coverage for a proportional share of nights and weekends, on a rotational basis.
● Education and Mentorship: Teach and mentor learners at all levels in clinical and academic settings.
● Research Contribution: Conduct impactful research in Pediatric Nephrology and engage with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), which provides a robust infrastructure for research excellence in women’s and children’s health.
● Collaboration and Engagement: Work closely with other programs, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to advance Pediatric Nephrology care and the education of Pediatric Nephrology trainees.
Qualifications
Interested applicants must have:
● MD degree (or equivalent)
● Master’s degree or higher
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● Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatri
● Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
Considered an asset:
· Qualifications and /or experience that align with the University of Alberta's Indigenous strategic plan. Experience in Indigenous community-engaged research.
In addition, individuals must embody the values and qualities essential to our team culture:
● Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with patients, families, learners, and colleagues.
● Adaptability: A flexible and proactive approach to challenges in clinical, academic, and research environments.
● Leadership and Initiative: The ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate learners and team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.
● Teamwork: A collegial and collaborative spirit that thrives in a multidisciplinary setting.
About Us
The University of Alberta Medical School is a Top 4 Canadian university, serving 40,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. The University of Alberta and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry have world class research programs with integration and collaboration opportunities in all types of research including basic sciences and clinical trials. For more information on the Department of Pediatrics visit https://www.ualberta.ca/pediatrics.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta as well as to some residents of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. The Stollery Children’s Hospital is a full-service pediatric hospital and centre for complex pediatric care and research. It is the only specialized healthcare facility for infants, children and youth in central and northern Alberta. It has among the highest inpatient volumes of any children’s hospital in Canada and serves a geographical area of over 500,000 km.
The successful applicant will join 5 pediatric nephrologists providing a full spectrum of clinical services. In addition to clinical care, the division is active in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and has a fully accredited Pediatric Nephrology subspecialty-training program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The division also has an active basic and clinical science research program, collaborating locally, nationally, and internationally.
About WCHRI
The Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) supports researchers within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and Alberta Health Services. With a focus on advancing women’s, children’s, and perinatal health, WCHRI provides extensive resources for faculty conducting research in these areas.
As a member of WCHRI, the successful candidate will have access to funding opportunities, biostatistical expertise, qualitative design support, knowledge translation resources, and clinical trials services. WCHRI also invests in research development by supporting trainees through scholarships, fellowships, and travel grants for presenting research outcomes.
Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.