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 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. Kevin Hildebrand, Department Head of Surgery, Surgery Email: hildebrk@ucalgary.
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 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,

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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] Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (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. 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. Start something today at the University of Calgary. 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. Calgary is a city of leaders
- inbusiness, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. 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 severa

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