Description The Department of Oncology, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invite applications for a Tenure-Track (contingent) appointment at the Associate Professor level, for the Division of Medical Physics.

Qualifications include a PhD in Medical Physics, or a related field, certification with the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine or equivalent, a minimum of seven years as a medical physicist, and a proven track record of publications, student mentorship and success in obtaining external funding. Previous academic leadership experience is an asset, as well as engagement in national or international organizations. Applicants must show evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities.

The successful candidate would join the Division of Medical Physics within the Department of Oncology at the Arthur J.E.

Child Comprehensive Cancer

Centre.

The Radiation Medicine

Program at Arthur Child includes 10 linear accelerators, 2 MR-Linacs, orthovoltage unit, CT-Sim, CT/PET Sim, and two MR-Simulators, one of which is integrated into a unique MR-guided brachytherapy suite with two HDR afterloaders. A fully equipped machine shop and lab space is also available. The successful individual would join a Medical Physics department of approximately 50 individuals, including 24 Medical Physicists, Medical Physics Assistants, electronics service specialists, machinists, computer programmer, medical physics residents and graduate students.

The Medical Physics

Division supports graduate, certificate and residency programs that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) in a Radiation Oncology Specialization within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary.

The successful candidate will work with the Division Chief, Medical Physics, to support the division's mission of leveraging clinical excellence into research impact and leading and coordinating efforts to drive further clinical and research innovation in the program.

Responsibilities will include serving as Program Director for the Graduate and Certificate Programs and will include teaching responsibilities within those programs. Co-ordination of faculty engagement with undergraduate education and other teaching activities will also be included. The successful individual will also be expected to play a key role in mentorship for the energetic young faculty within the division in addition to research, teaching and administrative responsibilities, clinical contributions are expected (0.2 FTE).

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 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.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the 'Apply Now' link.

Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
- Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
- The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.

For more information please contact: Dr. Don Morris via Lori Wishart ([email protected]) Application deadline: September 15, 2026

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p 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 Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

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)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine, click here.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

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.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

📌 Academic Position in Medical Physics, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine (Calgary)
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