Contingent Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Health Systems Leadership and Transformation

Job summary

The successful candidate will serve as Program Development Lead for new graduate certificates and a proposed Master of Health Systems while conducting rigorous, policy-relevant research. They will also teach graduate courses, mentor students, and build collaborations with health system leaders and government partners.

Job details

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. The School of Public Health invites applications for a contingent tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Systems Leadership and Transformation. The development of a series of graduate certificates that will stack toward a proposed Master of Health Systems degree is a key strategic priority for the School. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing this initiative, serving as Program Development Lead and providing academic leadership for evidence synthesis, curriculum and course design, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. We are seeking an exceptional scholar whose work engages deeply with health systems and practice, and who brings expertise relevant to health systems leadership and transformation. The successful candidate will have a strong record of rigorous, applied, and policy-relevant scholarship, as well as experience working with health-system leaders, governments, and decision-makers to address complex system challenges. Relevant areas of expertise may include health systems management and leadership, health policy, evidence-informed decision-making, implementation science, program and policy evaluation, and organizational and health system transformation. In this role, the appointee will build on and sustain an externally funded program of applied, policy-relevant research that addresses priority health system and policy questions and generates rigorous evidence to inform policy, practice, and decision-making. They will also contribute to graduate education that prepares health system professionals and trains future scholars to address complex challenges in contemporary health systems. They will develop and teach courses in their areas of expertise and contribute to experiential and action-oriented learning, including mentoring learners as they apply evidence, policy, leadership, and systems thinking to significant challenges within their organizations and the broader health system. This position provides a distinctive opportunity to integrate scholarship, policy engagement, research training, and the education and development of current and emerging health system leaders. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s Area of Excellence in Public Health Systems Leadership and to its broader mission of improving community health by engaging partners in world-leading research, learning, and action for societal impact. For more information about the School of Public Health, please visit: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/public-health/index.html [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/public-health/index.html] More specifically, the successful candidate will develop a rigorous, impactful research program that aligns with the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plan, Shape, and contributes to the University’s Strategic Research Plan, Forward with Purpose. RESPONSIBILITIES The School of Public Health recognizes that our people are our greatest strength and strives to provide an environment that supports diversity, collaboration, and the highest calibre of training and research. The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the School of Public Health. This is a 1.0 FTE position that comprises 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Program and course development associated with the new graduate certificates and proposed Master of Health Systems will form part of the teaching allocation. The successful candidate will: * Conduct rigorous, impactful research addressing priority health-system challenges and informing policy, practice, and decision-making. * Publish and disseminate rigorous scholarship through appropriate academic, policy, and professional channels. * Supervise and mentor MPH, MSc and PhD students and contribute to research training in health systems including public health systems, health policy, and related fields. * Develop and teach graduate courses related to health systems management, leadership, policy, and transformation, and contribute to other School programs as appropriate. * Provide academic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the new graduate certificates and proposed Master of Health Systems, including curriculum and course development. * Mentor health professionals and leaders, including through experiential and action learning projects addressing real-world health system challenges. * Build and sustain productive collaborations with health system leaders, governments, policy-makers, communities, and other partners to identify important questions, generate relevant evidence, and support its application. * Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary work that enhances the School’s academic mission. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will have a record of excellence in scholarly accomplishment related to health systems, including publication in relevant peer-reviewed journals, success in securing external research funding, experience in classroom teaching, and the demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor research and practice trainees effectively. Experience educating and mentoring health professionals and leaders, particularly through experiential or action-oriented learning, and working with health system leaders, governments, policy-makers, or other decision-makers to address consequential health system challenges will be highly valued. Additional qualifications include: * Completion of a PhD in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Health Administration, Health Economics, Implementation Science, or a closely related field by the time of hire. * A strong record of rigorous, applied and policy-relevant scholarship addressing health system issues. * Demonstrated ability to translate research and evidence into policy, practice, or health system decision-making * Demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching and mentorship, including experience in professional education involving health professionals, policy-makers, and/or health system leaders. * Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with health system leaders, government, academic partners, communities, and other decision-makers * A record of collaborative leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to bring diverse perspectives together around complex health system challenges. * Experience with curriculum and program development, with experience in experiential or action-oriented learning considered an asset. Application Instructions Click "Apply Now" to submit the following: * Curriculum vitae * Cover Letter * Research Plan * Statement of Teaching Interests * Access, Community, and Belonging Philosophy The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html]. The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf] of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta. The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. 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 [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html]. This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization [https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/safeguarding-your-research/guidelines-and-tools-implement-research-security/sensitive-technology-research-and-affiliations-concern/named-research-organizations] are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas [https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/safeguarding-your-research/guidelines-and-tools-implement-research-security/sensitive-technology-research-and-affiliations-concern/sensitive-technology-research-areas] in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements. 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. The School of Public Health [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/public-health/index.html] integrates research, graduate education, and community engagement to improve population health. Its interdisciplinary structure includes academic programs, centres, and research teams focused on tackling pressing public health issues locally and globally. The School is dedicated to creating knowledge, training public health professionals, and advancing evidence-informed policy and practice.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will serve as Program Development Lead for new graduate certificates and a proposed Master of Health Systems while conducting rigorous, policy-relevant research. They will also teach graduate courses, mentor students, and build collaborations with health system leaders and government partners.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in Public Health, Health Policy, or a closely related field and demonstrate a strong record of applied scholarship. Proven experience in graduate teaching, program development, and effective engagement with health system stakeholders is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Health systems leadership
• Program development
• Curriculum design
• Evidence synthesis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Implementation science
• Policy evaluation
• Academic leadership
• Graduate teaching
• Research mentorship
• Systems thinking
• Applied research
• Policy-relevant scholarship
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Action-oriented learning
• Program Implementation
• Policy Evaluation
• Influencing Skills
• Action Oriented
• Research Funding
• Course Development
• Action Learning
• Program Development
• Research
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disabilities
• Employment Contracts
• Experiential Learning
• Leadership
• Health Systems
• Health Economics
• Health Policies
• Psychology
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Mentorship
• Population Health
• Safety Training
• Security Requirements Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Systems Thinking
• Technology Research
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor
• College Professor (Other)
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
• Postsecondary Teachers

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