Patient Health Management - Chair/Associate Professor/Professor
University of Alberta
Location:
Alberta
Date posted:
2010-03-04
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry / Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chair in Patient Health Management
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta are searching for candidates for the endowed Chair in Patient Health Management. The ideal candidate will be at the level of Associate Professor or Professor and will have an international-caliber research program as demonstrated by publications, research funding, the training and mentoring of trainees/junior faculty members and the general impact of their work on improving patient health management. Applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent credentials.
This Chair is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Chair will have their primary appointment in either faculty. A joint appointment is not required but the Chair will be required to develop a close relationship with both faculties.
The term of the Chair is five years with the opportunity to apply for renewal for a second five-year term. The Chair will be provided with funding on an annual basis to help support their research activities.
The University of Alberta is one of the major research universities in Canada with over 37,000 students, research revenue over $470 million yearly, more than 400 distinct research laboratories and more than 110 master's and 60 doctoral programs. The 89 hectare campus contains outstanding educational, research and cultural facilities. The University has spawned 38 active spin-off companies that have created more than 3,300 jobs in the Edmonton area. Edmonton, with a metro population of approximately 1,000,000, is the capital of Alberta and is well known for its verdant river valley, vibrant festivals and outstanding cultural facilities.
Applications must include a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three potential referees and a two-page summary of their research accomplishments in patient health management and their research goals and objectives for the next five years. Interested individuals are asked to submit their material by end of business on March 15, 2010. However, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Correspondence and applications can be directed to either:
Dr. Marek Michalak Dr. James Kehrer
Vice-Dean, Research Dean
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
marek.michalak@ualberta.ca kehrer@pharmacy.ualberta.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
