"Academic Spinal Neurosurgeon (Neurosurgery Spine Specialist)"

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences (http://www.ucalgary.ca/dcns/) at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, in partnership with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the McCaig Bone and Joint Institute, invites applications for a Contingent Term appointment for a neurosurgery spine specialist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.

Applicants at the Associate Professor level must additionally show evidence of an established, externally peer-reviewed, funded spine research program (funding at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent National/International organization), a publication record of original research studies, including senior or first author manuscripts. Applicants must show evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities.

Applicants at the Professor level must provide evidence of a continuous, externally funded, well-established spine research program (funding at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent peer reviewed National/International organization), an outstanding academic publication record as evidence by continuous publication in high impact journals or leading in the field according to the DORA principles, demonstrate ability to lead research teams, outstanding teaching and graduate and post-doctoral fellowship supervision record, and evidence of academic service and/or leadership.

The successful candidate will join the Section of Neurosurgery at the University of Calgary. The position will be based at the Foothills Medical Center. They will be expected to provide exceptional clinical care in adult spine surgery and participate in acute care coverage for spine surgery, as well as occasionally for adult general neurosurgery.

The candidate will collaborate with an established, comprehensive University of Calgary spine program comprising four other neurosurgeons and eight orthopedic surgeons, all similarly focused on spine surgery. They will also function in a multidisciplinary setting that includes engagement of a comprehensive 18-person neurosurgery division, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, and orthotics.

Protected time for academic activity will be negotiated depending on the candidate’s track record and academic plan. The successful candidate will be supported with start-up funding commensurate with their expertise, prior accomplishments and proposed academic plan. The candidate will also be expected to participate in teaching residents, clinical and research fellows, medical students, and graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to start their position between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026 (negotiable).

Salary support will be through an Academic Medicine Health Services Plan (AMHSP) supported by Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, and the Cumming School of Medicine.

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
• Statement of research and academic plan (not to exceed 2 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy (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.

Application deadline: April 17, 2026

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Steph Casha (steph.casha@albertahealthservices.ca) for further information.