Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Pediatric Oncologist, Division of Pediatric

Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Environmental Health (iHOPE)

Description

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 based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent 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.

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic position within the Division of Pediatric Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Environmental Health (iHOPE) in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

This full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track (contingent) position comprises approximately 40-50% time for clinical service and 50-60% time for academic pursuits, divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable). The successful candidate will contribute to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the Royal College-accredited subspecialty training program in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

Position Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Provide inpatient and outpatient care to Pediatric Oncology patients with a primary focus on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, if qualifications support this, as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Alberta Health Services.

• Participate equitably in after-hours on-call coverage.

• Education and Mentorship: Teach and mentor learners at all levels in clinical and academic settings.

• Research Contribution: Conduct impactful research in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and engage with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), which provides a robust infrastructure for research excellence in women’s and children’s health.

• Collaboration and Engagement: Work closely with other programs, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to advance Pediatric Hematology/Oncology care and the education of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology trainees.