AMHSP Academic Movement Disorders Neurologist

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

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Renumeration for this position is based on the Academic Alternative Relationship Plan (AMHSP). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology in partnership with Acute Care Alberta invites applications for an academic Movement Disorders Neurologist to be based at the University of Alberta (UA). Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world's top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada's premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

The Division of Neurology comprises 60 neurologists in academic and community practice and 3 Scientists. Internationally recognized research is conducted and published from UA. All subspecialties of neurology are represented among the faculty in addition to stroke including: Autoimmune and Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular and ALS, and Autonomic Neurophysiology. We have 5 research chairs within our Division. Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants. Our Neurology residency program is strong and accepts 8 residents/year. We have comprehensive clinical and research fellowship programs in many subspecialties of neurology. The academic division has close ties to the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI), a discovery and translational research collaborative.

The educational program in Neurology spans all levels of medical education from first year medical student through comprehensive fellowship programs. In the delivery of clinical care and education, the Division is ably supported by a large, committed, and collaborative group of community-based neurologists.

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.

Key accountabilities of the AMHSP academic movement disorders position will include, but will not be limited to:

Outpatient and Call/Inpatient Clinical Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis and care for those with Parkinsons' disease and movement disorders through participation in the Parkinsons' & Movement Disorders program for those Albertans in the Edmonton corridor, North corridor, Central corridor and Northwest Territories
• Inpatient/Call - Care for those in the Edmonton corridor, North corridor, Central corridor and Northwest Territories presenting with possible acute neurologic conditions between the University of Alberta hospital and Royal Alexandra hospital

Academic Responsibilities:

• To be a part of and contribute to the Division of Neurology academic initiatives such as strategic planning -Participate in Divisional meetings, retreats and neuroscience Rounds
• Contribute to and lead parkinsons' and movement disorders research activities, initiatives, and obtaining research grants
• Ability to create and sustain a movement disorders research program, independently and as part of collaborative teams
• Contribute to quality improvement activities of the division, corridor, and site
• Contribute to and attend movement disorders rounds and journal club

Education Responsibilities:

• Education of undergraduate medical students, residents (rotating and neurology), and fellows – classroom and bedside
• Supervise residents, fellows and graduate students on research activities
• OSCE participation

The successful candidate must have:

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Completed residency training in Adult Neurology
• Eligible to be certified in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
• Completed a movement disorders fellowship program
• Demonstrated interest, experience, productivity, and dissemination in an area of Parkinsons' and/or movement disorders research
• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

Considered an asset:

• A Master's and/or PhD degree in basic science, clinical movement disorders, epidemiology or other area related to movement disorders research
• Commitment to education of neurology residents and fellows
• Experience and interest in care for patients through Deep-Brain Stimulation and Surgeries for movement disorders

The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time academic appointment in the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta. The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Director of Neurology at the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Corridor Lead of Neurology for Acute Care Alberta.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their experience, education, qualifications, fellowship training, experience and/or research experience to:.

Dr. Penny Smyth

Divisional Director, Neurology

Clinical Sciences Building, Avenue, 7-133

Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3

Ph: E-mail:

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after the ad is posted for Canadians or 30 days after the ad is posted for foreign nationals. However, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. For short-listed candidates, we will ask for three names to contact as references, at least one of whom was in a supervisory position and/or program director role for the candidate.

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