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J. Allan Gilbert Endowed Chair in Medical Education Research at The University of Alberta
Our client, the University of Alberta, is recognized as one of the premier teaching and learning institutions in Canada, as well as an incubator of creative research and groundbreaking discovery. The University of Alberta serves more than 37,000 students in 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs. As an organization, the University is moving “Dare to Discover: A Vision for a Great University” from words and ideas into decisive actions. Based on four cornerstones – Talented People; Learning, Discovery, and Citizenship; Connecting Communities; and Transformative Organization and Support – the University aspires to be one of the top 20 public universities in the world by the year 2020.
Mission:
Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates
and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community
involvement and partnerships.
The University of Alberta gives a national and international voice to innovation in the province of Alberta, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront. Internationally, the University of Alberta is considered one of the top research universities in the world and has 336 teaching and research agreements with governments and partner institutions in 50 countries. As an employer, the University of Alberta was named one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2010.
The University of Alberta has played a key role in building Canada’s most diverse and booming economy, and Edmontonians are proud their city is home to the University. In a July 2008 survey, 82 per cent of residents said the University of Alberta was “very important” to civic pride, nearly double the next closest institution.
The University of Alberta and the City of Edmonton have grown and prospered together over the last
century and are poised to soar even higher in the next century. The University acts as a magnet drawing some of the world’s best students and researchers to this dynamic city of one million people situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton’s stellar public school system, fantastic recreational opportunities, and superior cultural institutions are a major draw. The rolling prairies around Edmonton flow into the majestic Rocky Mountains with all they have to offer less than four hours to the west.
For additional information on the University of Alberta, please visit: www.ualberta.ca.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry strives for academic excellence and pursuit of their stated core
purpose “to promote health through innovative leadership in research, education and service.” To
achieve the core purpose and vision of the Faculty, the values of: scholarship; leadership; excellence in
the context of social responsibility and accountability; honesty and integrity; people first; and collective
success supporting individual excellence, are held in high regard.
The achievements of the Faculty are evident in all of its portfolios. The Faculty garners over 40% of the
University’s overall research funding and employs many national and international awardees.
Academically, the Faculty graduates medical students that rank first in the country on the licensing
examination and has established several renowned clinical programs.
Since its beginning in 1913, Medicine at the University of Alberta has had a tradition of educating highly
skilled practitioners. The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta is dedicated to
providing learner-centered educational programs that meet the health-care needs of our communities by graduating qualified, compassionate and inquisitive practitioners and researchers accomplished in healthcare delivery and scholarship. The Faculty is committed to serving patients and populations by providing a rich interdisciplinary environment of learning, practice, research and public service for all its students and faculty.
The size and complexity of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is emphasized by the following numbers:
20+ Departments organized into eight virtual Schools; 25 Research Centres and Institutes; 12 Research
Groups; seven national networks of Centres of Excellence; undergraduate programs in four areas (MD,
DDS, DH, and MLS); 54 postgraduate residency programs; 19 graduate programs; 826 full-time faculty;
1,341 clinical faculty; 297 support staff funded from the operating budget; 739 trust-funded support staff; approximately 1,300 undergraduate students (including an intake in 2009 of 189 medical students, 36 dental students, 44 dental hygienist students and 32 medical laboratory science students); 491 graduate students; 772 residents; over 100 fellows in various programs; and three active Rhodes Scholars.
Innovations such as the the Faculty's HOMER online learning community allows students to access core
curriculum materials from anywhere, at anytime. The Homer system serves to monitor the curriculum,
and facilitates student exchanges and group on-line learning through hosting the vod-casts of more than 95% of all lectures currently given in the first two years. Other innovations include one of Canada's most successful medical education programs for Aboriginal students, the Aboriginal Health Care Careers
Program; and the Rural Integrated Community Clerkship program, which allows some third-year medical students to experience a rural practice for an extended period of time, effectively replacing the rotationbased third year clerkship. Participation in the program has doubled over the last four years and will see 18 to 20 students working in 9 or 10 communities in 2010.
The Faculty is witnessing expansion of all programs, and is increasing enrolment to meet the need.
Growth of the Office of Medical Education to support faculty member education will be a priority in 2010
with the recruitment of the endowed Gilbert Chair in Medical Education Research.
Research
Under the leadership of Dean Philip Baker, the Faculty has placed a renewed emphasis on research
programs and is actively recruiting to attract more of the best and brightest to further enhance their
international reputation as a forerunner in the area of scientific inquiry and the dissemination of new
knowledge.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta strives to be an international leader in
generating, applying and disseminating new medical knowledge for the benefit of all. As such, research
is given high priority and is fully integrated with teaching activities. University of Alberta researchers are
among the most competitive in the country in terms of funding from the major federal granting councils and other sources. The Faculty's excellence in this area is amply demonstrated. In 2008-2009, it
generated an estimated $190 million in research funding.
Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry explore every aspect of health and disease, from
evidence-based orthodontics to pediatric pathology to changing public policy. Many of the research
groups are recognized globally and lead the world in diabetes research with the development of the
Edmonton protocol for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes. The Faculty is also in the forefront in several
other areas, including virology, metabolomics, prions, cardiovascular science, neuroscience and
pediatrics.
With support from major research institutions, other government organizations and charitable foundations, the Faculty has attracted many world-class investigators. Together, they have created a vibrant environment for basic and applied research covering a wide spectrum. The University’s scientists are highly sought after by research centres in North America, Europe and throughout the world.
For additional information on the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, please visit:
http://www.med.ualberta.ca/Home/index.cfm
The Position
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and reporting to the Associate Dean, Faculty Development and
Learning Support within the Office of Education, this endowed Chair position is a full-time tenure or tenure track position and will provide the next generation of leaders in medical education with the compassion and skill to strengthen the University’s claim as one of Canada’s finest medical Schools. The Chair will provide new expertise and leadership to curriculum development, instruction and evaluation; pursue their own program of research that will translate to improved medial education, and facilitate the support and mentoring to educators in the pursuit of scholarly activities.
The Office of Education initiative began in 2008. Through the provision of leadership, resources in health education scholarship and support for education programming, the Office of Education is a key element in the success of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry in fulfilling its vision, mission and mandate. Focusing on three key areas, the Office of Education is responsible for Scholarship, Education Support and Administration to enhancing the learning environment for undergraduate medical students.
Key Accountabilities of the role include:
• Act as a dedicated innovative leader in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation
of quality educational programs and research in medical education;
• Foster a scholarly approach to ensure the University is recognized as one of the leading medical
schools in Canada;
• Build networks with individuals throughout the Faculty to promote and support advances in health
sciences education research
• Facilitate the implementation of new educational research findings into educational practice within
the Faculty;
• Research and implement best practices in the development and critical evaluation of innovative
methods of medical education curriculum development and evaluation; • Build a team of professionals to conduct research in specific focus areas;
• Initiate advances in the theory, knowledge, and practice of learning and assessment throughout
the continuum of medical education;
• Research and develop innovative assessment approaches that will enhance the evaluation of
medical education practices; THE INDIVIDUAL
Given the leadership role this individual will be expected to assume in driving and promoting medical
education research, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience and attributes:
• An MD and/or PhD in education or a related field complimented by formal training in educational
research;
• Track record of success in academic medicine with demonstration of involvement in scholarly
activities;
• Solid background in educational research methodology;
• Experience in program evaluation and qualitative research;
• Excellent administrative and organizational management skills;
• Demonstration of interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
• Enthusiastic approach to the development of innovative medical education practices;
• Strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships that bring a
variety disciplines and expertise together; and
• Superior verbal and written communication skills. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
ANTARA SPITZIG (780) 432-5490 Ext. 407
OR RHONDA NELSON (780) 432-5490 Ext. 408
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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.
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. | 