Assistant/associate/full Professor

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Family Medicine Dept

**Posted date**

**Closing date** February 1, 2026

**Position Type** Full Time

**Description**:
The University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine is a top school for Family Medicine in Canada. As a department, we are responsible for educational innovations and research that have been adopted across Canada and internationally. We are innovative and creative thinkers, producing high-quality work. We are a learning organization, constantly seeking to improve how we do what we do for our learners, patients, and communities.

This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track (contingent) position, comprised of approximately 40% clinical workplace-based teaching and 60% academic pursuits, including research (40%), teaching (10%), and administration (10%).

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and contributing to research initiatives that align with the Department’s strategic priorities in primary care and family medicine.
- Developing and maintaining an independent program of research, including securing external funding through grants and partnerships.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate innovative research projects aimed at improving health outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- Disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and knowledge translation activities that engage academic, clinical, and community stakeholders.
- Supporting and mentoring students, residents, and other trainees involved in research activities.
- Participating in departmental meetings, committees, and other academic services as appropriate to the clinical faculty role.
- Contributing to the academic community through peer review, committee service, and engagement with provincial or national research networks.

**Quali**fi**cations**

Interested applicants must have:

- MD degree (or equivalent) with board certification in Family Medicine
- Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
- Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

**The following are considered an asset**:

- Interest and or experience in conducting or analyzing clinical trials.
- Demonstrated scholarship in applied research and collaboration with health system partners
- Strong skills in data analysis, clinical informatics, or population health.
- Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
- Graduate training in a relevant field

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be supported through the Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). Start-up funding available.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Tina Korownyk

c/o Christine Taylor, Executive Administrator

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

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 1, 2026, Edmonton, Alberta local time.