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Department Chair, Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Edmonton, AB
Mid Level
full_time

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Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Dept

Posted date September 19, 2025

Closing date October 31, 2025

Position Type Full Time

Description

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta (UofA) invites applications for appointment as the academic Chair of the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging.

The University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) invites applications for Chair of the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging from (1) current UofA academic faculty who hold a PhD or MD and (2) external candidates who hold an MD (may have additional degrees) who are able to provide clinical radiology and diagnostic imaging services in a manner that meets the expectations of both the University and Alberta Health Services. The Chair will lead collaboratively to advance excellence and innovation in education and research to improve the health of current and future generations.

Within the College of Health Sciences, the FoMD at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta) is internationally recognized as a top-five health sciences faculty in Canada and top-75 worldwide. The Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Alberta is a leading clinical and academic centre dedicated to excellence in medical imaging, education and research. The department provides clinical training through Royal College accredited residency programs, fellowship programs and undergraduate electives. Faculty and trainees work across a wide network of hospitals and clinics in the Edmonton region ensuring exposure to a broad spectrum of cases and advanced imaging technologies. The department supports a strong research training program with students in thesis-based MSc. and PhD. Programs. The department is home to world-class research facilities such as the Peter S. Allen MR Research Centre and the Servier Virtual Cardiac Centre which work in close partnership with FoMD Research Institutes, the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering) and the AI + Health Hub to drive cutting-edge research and exceptional clinical care. Through its integration of clinical practice, research, and teaching, the department plays a vital role in advancing diagnostic imaging in Alberta and beyond.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Effective, strategic leadership that inspires excellence and fosters collaboration across disciplines and sites;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build, manage, and maintain high-quality, productive relationships across diverse groups;
  • A record of academic accomplishment and a clear vision for education and research;
  • Creativity and innovation to meet the opportunities and needs of learners, faculty, staff, patients, and communities.

Applicants with an MD will hold certification in diagnostic radiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or an equivalent) and be eligible for licensure as a specialist in diagnostic radiology in the Province of Alberta.

Interested candidates should submit the following in one file:

  • A letter of introduction outlining relevant academic and leadership experiences, a vision for the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, and how their experience makes them an ideal candidate (maximum 3 pages);
  • A description of their leadership philosophy (maximum 2 pages) - the committee welcomes descriptions of past contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI);
  • A description of their approach to collaboration with both internal and external partners (maximum 1 page);
  • A curriculum vitae.

To reduce unconscious bias, please remove identifying information (e.g., name, age, gender, education, work history) from the leadership philosophy and collaboration statements to support blinded review by the Search and Recommendation Committee. MD candidates external to Edmonton will require a second application through DoctorJobsAB for clinical appointment with Alberta Health Services.

Confidential inquiries are welcome at ddoudiet@ualberta.ca.

The FoMD has adopted the Okanagan Charter and is committed to health promoting learning and working environments supporting safety and wellbeing.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

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.

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 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 October 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

About University of Alberta

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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."​