Associate/Full Professor, Division Director, Division of Hospital Medicine

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking an Associate/Full Professor to serve as Division Director in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The role is hybrid, combining academic and clinical responsibilities, with a focus on leading research efforts and mentoring students. Qualified candidates will have completed a Pediatrics residency and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position is full-time and tenure-track, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and collaboration in an esteemed faculty. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience caring for Pediatric patients in a busy tertiary care inpatient setting.
• Advanced research or educational training (i.e. MSc, MEd, or PhD) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical innovation and research.
• Work closely with faculty to foster a strong learning environment.
• Advance the division's research portfolio and maintain an independent research program.
• Build partnerships within the academic and clinical community.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility

Leadership and initiative

Teamwork

Education

Completed residency training in Pediatrics

Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

Job description

Associate/Full Professor, Division Director, Division of Hospital Medicine

Edmonton, AB, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Info

• Job Identification 3381
• Job Category Faculty & Faculty Services
• Posting Date 12/24/2025, 06:23 PM
• Apply Before 03/25/2026, 05:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (Hybrid)
• Category Type Academic
• Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)
• College/Administrative Portfolio College of Health Sciences

About the Team

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

Job Description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic position within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). This full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track (contingent) position comprises approximately 25% time for clinical service and 75% time for academic pursuits, divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to advance the division’s academic clinical innovation, research, and educational missions. This includes close collaboration with the Clinical Section Lead to support excellence in patient care.
• Education and Mentorship: Work closely with teaching faculty and education leads to foster a strong, supportive learning environment for Undergraduate and Postgraduate medical learners. Provide mentorship and support for faculty, involvement in teaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Research Contribution: Advance the division’s research portfolio, including facilitating funding opportunities, promoting academic productivity, and supporting faculty in achieving high-impact publications. Successfully compete for research funding and maintain an active, independent research program that contributes to the division’s academic strength.
• Collaboration and Engagement: Build partnerships within the university, healthcare system, and broader hospital medicine community to strengthen the division’s academic and clinical impact.

Qualifications

Interested applicants must have:

• Completed residency training in Pediatrics
• Substantial clinical experience caring for Pediatric patients in a busy tertiary care inpatient setting as an attending physician
• Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Considered an asset:

• Advanced research or educational training (i.e. MSc, MEd, or PhD)
• In addition, individuals must embody the values and qualities essential to our team culture:
• Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with patients, families, learners, and colleagues.
• Adaptability: A flexible and proactive approach to challenges in clinical, academic, and research environments.
• Leadership and Initiative: The ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate learners and team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Teamwork: A collegial and collaborative spirit that thrives in a multidisciplinary setting.

About Us

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application.