Location: Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

This is a part time position and has an end date of 5 years from the date of hire.

Working for the University of Alberta 

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.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department/Faculty Summary

The Department of Surgery is comprised of 15 divisions and offers programs in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. The department also includes many research groups who contribute to cutting edge advancements in areas such as transplantation, joint preservation and regeneration, and surgical simulation technology. Founded in 1922, the department has been a leader in its field, striving to achieve a balance between technology and the human element that defines the art of surgery. The overarching mission of the department and its divisions is to restore health through surgical intervention, remembering patient dignity and comfort are integral to overall heath. Further information on the Department can be found at www.ualberta.ca/surgery.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Zone, invites applications for the dual appointed roles of Divisional Director (Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry), and Zone Section Chief (Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery).

The Division and Zone Clinical Section of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Edmonton, Alberta, is composed of 28 clinicians and faculty members renowned for innovative clinical care, research, teaching and global health initiatives. These activities take place on the campus of the University of Alberta, and at Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health sites.

Duties

The position requires an individual with a strong reputation for leadership who will lead with excellence within the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. The Divisional Director reports to the Chair, Department of Surgery, and is a complex and demanding role of providing the management and leadership necessary to promote successful academic endeavours through collaborative work with senior leadership. Responsibilities will include leadership support to the Chair in areas such as strategic planning and administration, academic and clinical programming, and fostering internal and external divisional and zone relationships. The Divisional Director is a part-time role and will comprise an administrative portion of assigned duties.

The Zone Section Chief provides leadership support to the Zone Clinical Department Head, the Facility Site Section Chiefs, the Section Leads, Facility Medical Directors, senior leaders and allied professionals in order to ensure appropriate and quality care through the efficient use of resources and will be responsible for the development of quality and safety initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful applicant must be an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta, who is recognized for his or her clinical acumen and dedication to quality care as well as scholarly accomplishment in research and education. Preference will be given to individuals with administrative experience in an academic and clinical setting.

Together, the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are one of Canada’s leading Academic Health Sciences Centres in one of the largest integrated health delivery regions in the world and share the common values of equity, diversity and inclusivity. 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. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services to apply.

Interested applicants should submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and letter of application outlining their areas of educational involvement, research interest and leadership and clinical experience, and share how these experiences will help meet the challenges of academic and clinical leadership. The names of three references should also be forwarded.

How to Apply

Interested parties are asked to forward a letter of application outlining their areas of educational involvement, research interest and leadership and clinical experience, and share how these experiences will help meet the challenges of academic and clinical leadership. The names of three references should also be forwarded.

Interested individuals are asked to submit their materials to khaug@ualberta.ca