Description

The Department of Surgery, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for a Contingent Term academic position at the Assistant Professor level.

Qualifications include an MD or equivalent, an active surgical Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) in General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery, or Urology and eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta. The successful candidate will have an established academic interest in education in addition to clinical practice. The successful candidate will practice at one of the four adult hospitals in Calgary (Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital and South Health Campus) and/or at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Applicants should show evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities. Demonstrated innovation in educational approaches and a record of service in education, development and evaluation of educational materials and programs is necessary. Applicants should include how their current teaching goals/activities align with the Cumming School of Medicine's 2025-2028 strategic plan https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/community/about/strategic-plan. The successful candidate will be expected to make a major contribution to education program(s) and be on track to assume an education leadership position in the department and/or Cumming School of Medicine and University of Calgary.

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.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Kevin Hildebrand, Department Head of Surgery, Surgery Email: [email protected]

Application deadline: November 30, 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 qualified 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.

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