"Academic Position in Rheumatology"

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

The Department of Medicine, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and Alberta Health Services Calgary zone invites applications for a Tenure Track (contingent) appointment in academic rheumatology and clinical trials research in Lupus at the Assistant Professor level.

Qualifications required include a MD, certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta, and sub-specialty training in Lupus. An advanced research degree such as a PhD degree or equivalent research training and experience is also required. The successful candidate will be involved in clinical trials research in the area of Lupus and would participate in teaching and supervision at the University of Calgary in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have 60% protected time for research. Duties will include providing clinical care to patients as part of their membership within the Section/Division of Rheumatology.

Applicants must present evidence of early success as a clinician researcher, as demonstrated through early academic productivity in terms of presentations, publications, awards and grant funding. Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision would be an asset. Evidence of collaborations with other researchers and academic engagement in professional and other communities will be assessed.

Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program. Alberta Health Services operates five teaching hospitals in the city of Calgary. AHS serves 2.4 million residents of Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Saskatchewan. The Department provides academic and clinical services in an integrated manner across all of the hospital sites and in several ambulatory care settings. Please visit our website at: www.departmentofmedicine.com.

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)
• 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.

View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16891633-academic-position-in-rheumatology-department-of-medicine-cumming-school-of-medicine

For more information please contact: Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc at jayna.holroyd-leduc@albertahealthservices.ca

Application deadline: November 14, 2025