Assistant Professor (Grant Tenure-Track)

The UBC Department of Medicine provides excellence in research, teaching and clinical services related to the nature, cause and prevention of adult diseases. We are the largest Department in the Faculty of Medicine with over 1,200 faculty and staff. The Department is comprised of 18 divisions with faculty located throughout the Province of British Columbia. The UBC Department of Medicine is committed to ensuring the success of our learners and faculty, and to contributing to the health of the Province of British Columbia.

The Division of Respiratory Medicine is an esteemed and highly-awarded group of faculty, primarily located at the major teaching hospitals affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Recognition of our prominence and success is furthered with ongoing recognition of lung and heart as an area of research strength and focus within the Faculty of Medicine. The UBC Respiratory Division has an international reputation for excellence in research, which spans the four (4) Canadian Institutes of Health Research Pillars, from state-of-the-art basic research through to population health.

The incumbent scientist will be based at the Centre for Lung Health (https://centreforlunghealth.ca/). The Centre benefits from additional support and common goals through the following at UBC: the Data Sciences and Health Research Cluster, the Data Science Institute, the Academy of Translational Medicine, and the Legacy for Airway Health. Our established connections with the BC Centre for Disease Control, the BC Ministry of Health, and others, lend additional strength to the Centre's research environment.

Reporting to the Head, UBC Department of Medicine through the Head, Division of Respiratory Medicine, the incumbent will be a respirologist who leads a unique and groundbreaking research program that targets gaps in any of the areas of focus in the Centre for Lung Health (https://centreforlunghealth.ca/research-care/). The incumbent will be visionary and broad-thinking in study design and evaluation, with an early career track record that demonstrates elite productivity and a high likelihood for ongoing success and growth into leadership of a world-class team. The incumbent will collaborate with patients and community groups, as well as other interested parties and colleagues, in order to advance knowledge that promises to have a positive impact on respiratory health.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the Department and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

The successful candidate will hold an MD with subspecialty training in Respiratory Medicine with eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, in anticipation of clinical responsibilities within Vancouver Coastal Health. Evidence of innovative and productive scientific research is required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own, and a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to 145,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.

Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department of Medicine. An application package should include:

• A letter of application outlining the applicant's research and teaching interests,
• detailed curriculum vitae
• teaching dossier and,
• three letters of reference addressing scholarly, professional and innovative work

Applications should be submitted to:

Dr. Chris Carlsten
Head, UBC Division of Respiratory Medicine
Email: carlsten@mail.ubc.ca
Subject Line: Assistant Professor, UBC Division of Respiratory Medicine

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2027 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.