Company Description The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual university in the world, offering programs in English, French, or both languages. Located in Canada’s capital, it provides access to key national institutions, fostering collaboration, policy engagement, and clinical partnerships. The university is consistently ranked among Canada’s top 10 research universities, with recognized breakthroughs across disciplines.

Its dynamic research environment and diverse community create a stimulating setting for academic leadership and innovation in health sciences, including dermatology.

Role Description The Head of Dermatology is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Ottawa, ON, responsible for overseeing clinical services, academic programs, and research activities within the dermatology division. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing strategic direction, supervising faculty and clinical staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care in dermatology clinics. The role involves coordinating teaching activities for medical learners, developing and updating curricula, and mentoring trainees and early-career faculty.

The Head of Dermatology will foster research initiatives, support grant applications, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across the university and affiliated hospitals. This role also includes administrative duties such as resource planning, quality improvement,



participation in institutional committees, and promoting an inclusive, equitable workplace culture.

Qualifications

- Advanced clinical expertise in dermatology, with certification or eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and eligibility for medical licensure in Ontario.
- Demonstrated academic leadership experience, including program development, faculty supervision, and participation in departmental or institutional governance.
- Proven track record in teaching medical students, residents, or fellows, with the ability to design and deliver high-quality educational programs.
- Engagement in dermatology-related research, quality improvement, or scholarly activity, with the ability to support and expand research initiatives.
- Robust organizational, strategic planning, and resource management skills to oversee clinical and academic operations effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a commitment to respectful, inclusive, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, mentorship, and patient care, and openness to working within a bilingual environment.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or willingness to develop French language skills is considered an asset.

📌 Head of Dermatology (Ottawa)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa