Assistant Professor, Director Quality Improvement NEW

Canadian Medical Association; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as the Director of Quality Improvement in the Family Medicine Department. This full-time, tenure-track role involves training residents in quality improvement methodologies, developing educational materials, and engaging in research activities. Ideal candidates should have a medical degree and experience in medical education. The position offers comprehensive benefits and collaborative opportunities within a vibrant academic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative academic environment

Qualifications

• Possess a medical degree and relevant board certification.
• Experience in quality improvement and medical education.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote quality improvement initiatives within the Department.
• Train residents in QI methodologies.
• Engage in active research and medical education.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Assistant Professor, Director of Quality Improvement

University of Alberta

Competition 2590

Department

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Family Medicine Department

Closing date

February 1, 2026

Position Type

Full Time

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic tenure-track position within the Department of Family Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

The University of Alberta Medical School is a top-tier Canadian university, serving 40,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry boasts world-class research programs with opportunities in basic sciences and clinical trials. For more information on the Department of Family Medicine, visit our website.

Details about Alberta Health Services can be found here:

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta is recognized as a leading school for Family Medicine in Canada. We are committed to educational innovation and research that influence practice nationally and internationally. Our department fosters a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, aiming to enhance education, patient care, and community health.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track position with approximately 50% clinical workplace-based teaching and 50% academic pursuits, including:

• Research (20%)
• Teaching (10%)
• Administration (20%)

The successful candidate will lead and promote quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the Department, ensuring alignment with provincial standards and national priorities. As Director of Quality Improvement, they will:

• Train residents in QI methodologies
• Develop and deliver educational sessions and curriculum materials
• Integrate QI principles into undergraduate and postgraduate training
• Mentor faculty and residents in QI project design and implementation
• Foster interprofessional collaboration in clinical settings

The candidate will also engage in QI scholarship, partnering with organizations such as the Physician Learning Program and Primary Care Alberta to advance research in implementation science. They will oversee departmental QI strategies, represent the department on relevant committees, and ensure efforts align with health system priorities and accreditation standards.

Active participation in research, medical education, and leadership activities is expected to contribute to the department's and university's academic mission. We value diversity, creativity, perseverance, and collaboration in our team.