Academic Position in Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
Top Benefits
About the role
The Department of Medicine, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and Alberta Health Services Calgary zone invites applications for a Tenure Track (contingent) appointment in academic rheumatology and clinical trials research in Lupus at the Assistant Professor level.
Qualifications required include a MD, certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta, and sub-specialty training in Lupus. An advanced research degree such as a PhD degree or equivalent research training and experience is also required. The successful candidate will be involved in clinical trials research in the area of Lupus and would participate in teaching and supervision at the University of Calgary in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have 60% protected time for research. Duties will include providing clinical care to patients as part of their membership within the Section/Division of Rheumatology.
Applicants must present evidence of early success as a clinician researcher, as demonstrated through early academic productivity in terms of presentations, publications, awards and grant funding. Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision would be an asset. Evidence of collaborations with other researchers and academic engagement in professional and other communities will be assessed.
Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program. Alberta Health Services operates five teaching hospitals in the city of Calgary. AHS serves 2.4 million residents of Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Saskatchewan. The Department provides academic and clinical services in an integrated manner across all of the hospital sites and in several ambulatory care settings. Please visit our website at: www.departmentofmedicine.com.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate¿s research productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the `Apply Now¿ link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
¿ Cover letter
¿ Curriculum vitae
¿ Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
¿ The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.
For more information please contact: Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc at jayna.holroyd-leduc@albertahealthservices.ca
Application deadline: November 14, 2025
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
Academic Position in Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
Top Benefits
About the role
The Department of Medicine, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and Alberta Health Services Calgary zone invites applications for a Tenure Track (contingent) appointment in academic rheumatology and clinical trials research in Lupus at the Assistant Professor level.
Qualifications required include a MD, certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, eligibility for regular licensure in the Province of Alberta, and sub-specialty training in Lupus. An advanced research degree such as a PhD degree or equivalent research training and experience is also required. The successful candidate will be involved in clinical trials research in the area of Lupus and would participate in teaching and supervision at the University of Calgary in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have 60% protected time for research. Duties will include providing clinical care to patients as part of their membership within the Section/Division of Rheumatology.
Applicants must present evidence of early success as a clinician researcher, as demonstrated through early academic productivity in terms of presentations, publications, awards and grant funding. Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision would be an asset. Evidence of collaborations with other researchers and academic engagement in professional and other communities will be assessed.
Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program. Alberta Health Services operates five teaching hospitals in the city of Calgary. AHS serves 2.4 million residents of Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Saskatchewan. The Department provides academic and clinical services in an integrated manner across all of the hospital sites and in several ambulatory care settings. Please visit our website at: www.departmentofmedicine.com.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate¿s research productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the `Apply Now¿ link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
¿ Cover letter
¿ Curriculum vitae
¿ Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
¿ The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.
For more information please contact: Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc at jayna.holroyd-leduc@albertahealthservices.ca
Application deadline: November 14, 2025
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’