Job Title

Faculty of Health Sciences - Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (Anatomy/Phisiology)

About the University

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

Rank

Associate Teaching Professor

Tenure Information

Term

Position Details

Our university The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day.

With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 7,000 students.

Our values

Accessibility, Belonging and Community for All are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Position The Southern Alberta Medical Program and Faculty of Health Sciences invite applications for a continuing Instructor position to begin January 1, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE)



teaching position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor.

Qualifications The successful applicant will have doctoral training in anatomy or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, although a combination of qualifications and experience will be considered. The candidate will have experience teaching anatomy to medical students, as evidenced by a record of high-quality lecture, small group, and laboratory-based instruction. Selection criteria include academic qualifications, teaching experience, evidence of teaching quality, evidence of scholarly engagement with medical education, and educational leadership experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in teaching and learning, including the use of inclusive pedagogical practices and a demonstrated decolonizing approach to medical education. The rank of the successful candidate will be determined based on their qualifications and experience.

Job Duties

We seek applicants with competence across a broad range of duties including, but not limited to traditional lectures, lecture video and podcast preparation, laboratory-based instruction using cadaveric specimens, small group instruction, exam setup and supervision, and remediation.

This position will be located in person at the University of Lethbridge, which is situated on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.

Academic Setting The position will support several programs at the University of Lethbridge, including, but not limited to, the Southern Alberta Medical Program, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, and Kinesiology.



The successful candidate will contribute to anatomy education across these interdisciplinary programs and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and learners across the institution.

The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing a high-quality, approachable education and has been ranked highly for research activities among institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, www.uleth.ca, contains more information about our institution. For more information about the Faculty of Health Sciences please visit our website at: www.uleth.ca/healthsciences.

Remuneration

Hiring salary will be determined by the University of Lethbridge Academic Staff Collective Agreement and commensurate with qualifications and experience. University of Lethbridge offers a comprehensive advantages package and relocation assistance. Please visit The University of Lethbridge website to view the economic benefits package outlined in the Academic Staff Collective Agreement.

This position is a term University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) position and is governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity In accordance with Canadian Immigration Regulation, first preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified people of all genders, including persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and Indigenous persons. All positions are subject to Board approval.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter, contact information for three academic references who will be asked to provide reference letters, a detailed curriculum-vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of research and teaching effectiveness. Referees will be contacted directly, with information on how to submit their reference letters. The application submission will automatically trigger this request to your references.

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2026.

For enquiries about this position, please contact Pam Smith, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, at [email protected]

Position Category

Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

Campus

Lethbridge

📌 Faculty of Health Sciences - Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (Anatomy/Phisiology) (Lethbridge)
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