About the role
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment 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.
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 Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Clinician Educator Neurologist to be based at the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta. 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, Autonomic Neurophysiology, Headache Clinic. We have five research chairs within our division. Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants. Our Neurology residency program is strong and growing; there will be 35 residents in the program as of July 2026. We have vital clinical and research fellowship programs in most subspecialties of Neurology.
The Kaye Edmonton Clinic and University of Alberta Hospital are an active academic neurology centre, recognized nation-wide and internationally for academic medicine contributions. The academic division has close ties to the University of Alberta 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 students, residents, graduate students, and comprehensive fellowship programs. The Division has an active residency training program. 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 position will include, but will not be limited to, participation in divisional meetings, retreats and initiatives, neurology inpatient services, and calls on a rotating roster. The successful candidate will be expected to be very involved in educating residents and students – classroom and bedside, OSCE development and participation, to aid in coordinating rotational experience for trainees, and other responsibilities as required. This individual would be expected to be a lead for education in neurology at the University of Alberta; if they have not completed a Master of Medical Education, they will be expected to undertake additional training in Medical Education after hire. They will participate fully in the education programs in Neurology at the University of Alberta and University of Alberta Hospital, as well as participate in clinical research and/or quality improvement programs. The successful candidate will provide clinical expertise in their area of neurology subspecialty. The successful candidate will support outpatient demands and inpatient consultations. The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Director of Neurology at the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Zone Lead of Neurology for AHS.
Our division is seeking an individual to expand our academic and clinical mission, particularly in the areas of medical education, with expectations of undertaking education scholarship. The successful candidate will have an MD degree and certification in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. He or she will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The successful candidate should have advanced training and expertise in a subspecialty of neurology, having completed at least one year of subspecialty fellowship training in a recognized subspecialty program (including but not limited to stroke, MS & neuroinflammatory Diseases, EMG and neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, cognitive/dementia etc). Expertise in acute stroke is preferred as a subspecialty, but not mandatory. A master’s degree in medical education is preferred, or if a candidate has not completed a master’s degree in medical education, they should display willingness and agree to commit to additional training in medical education as an expectation of employment.
Application Instructions
Individuals interested in the education of trainees and medical education scholarship are encouraged to apply, submitting online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualification, experience, educational teaching experience and/or training to:
Dr. Penny Smyth
Divisional Director, Neurology
Edmonton Zone Lead, Neurology, AHS
Clinical Sciences Building, 11350-83 Avenue, 7-133
Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3
Ph: 780 248 1928 E-mail: eaadmin@ualberta.ca
Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after the ad is posted; 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.
The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit www.edmonton.ca.
Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at www.ualberta.ca.
Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.
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 FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
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 belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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 and the University to apply.
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 de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."
About the role
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment 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.
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 Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Clinician Educator Neurologist to be based at the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta. 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, Autonomic Neurophysiology, Headache Clinic. We have five research chairs within our division. Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants. Our Neurology residency program is strong and growing; there will be 35 residents in the program as of July 2026. We have vital clinical and research fellowship programs in most subspecialties of Neurology.
The Kaye Edmonton Clinic and University of Alberta Hospital are an active academic neurology centre, recognized nation-wide and internationally for academic medicine contributions. The academic division has close ties to the University of Alberta 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 students, residents, graduate students, and comprehensive fellowship programs. The Division has an active residency training program. 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 position will include, but will not be limited to, participation in divisional meetings, retreats and initiatives, neurology inpatient services, and calls on a rotating roster. The successful candidate will be expected to be very involved in educating residents and students – classroom and bedside, OSCE development and participation, to aid in coordinating rotational experience for trainees, and other responsibilities as required. This individual would be expected to be a lead for education in neurology at the University of Alberta; if they have not completed a Master of Medical Education, they will be expected to undertake additional training in Medical Education after hire. They will participate fully in the education programs in Neurology at the University of Alberta and University of Alberta Hospital, as well as participate in clinical research and/or quality improvement programs. The successful candidate will provide clinical expertise in their area of neurology subspecialty. The successful candidate will support outpatient demands and inpatient consultations. The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Director of Neurology at the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Zone Lead of Neurology for AHS.
Our division is seeking an individual to expand our academic and clinical mission, particularly in the areas of medical education, with expectations of undertaking education scholarship. The successful candidate will have an MD degree and certification in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. He or she will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The successful candidate should have advanced training and expertise in a subspecialty of neurology, having completed at least one year of subspecialty fellowship training in a recognized subspecialty program (including but not limited to stroke, MS & neuroinflammatory Diseases, EMG and neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, cognitive/dementia etc). Expertise in acute stroke is preferred as a subspecialty, but not mandatory. A master’s degree in medical education is preferred, or if a candidate has not completed a master’s degree in medical education, they should display willingness and agree to commit to additional training in medical education as an expectation of employment.
Application Instructions
Individuals interested in the education of trainees and medical education scholarship are encouraged to apply, submitting online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualification, experience, educational teaching experience and/or training to:
Dr. Penny Smyth
Divisional Director, Neurology
Edmonton Zone Lead, Neurology, AHS
Clinical Sciences Building, 11350-83 Avenue, 7-133
Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3
Ph: 780 248 1928 E-mail: eaadmin@ualberta.ca
Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after the ad is posted; 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.
The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit www.edmonton.ca.
Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at www.ualberta.ca.
Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.
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 FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
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 belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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 and the University to apply.
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 de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."