Academic Breast Oncology Surgeon, Departments of Surgery and Oncology. Cumming School of Medicine

Position Description

The Departments of Surgery and Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone, in partnership with The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, invite applications for a Contingent Term academic position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of General Surgery/Breast Surgical Oncology. The successful applicant will have their primary appointment in the Department of Surgery with a joint appointment in the Department of Oncology.

The candidate will join a 16-member division of General Surgery at the Foothills Medical Centre, an 1100+ inpatient tertiary care academic hospital and the adjacent New Calgary Cancer Centre with a dedicated comprehensive multidisciplinary Breast Centre. The Centre will deliver world class cancer care in a state-of-the-art facility, inclusive of research infrastructure. Membership in Strategies for Precision Health in Breast Cancer (SPHERE) under the umbrella of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute which is inclusive of scientists, analysts and research staff, is expected and will provide dedicated research support.

Qualifications include an MD, be an active or be eligible to be a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) in General Surgery, with clinical fellowship training in Breast Surgery/Surgical Oncology with a focus on Breast Surgery, and eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta. Candidates must be able to demonstrate academic excellence in clinical and/or health services research. The successful candidate is expected to hold a research focused degree (Masters or PhD). They should have a proven track record of excellence in research, publications as first or senior author in high impact peer-reviewed journals, presentations at academic meetings and be able to demonstrate the potential to successfully compete for peer-reviewed funding at the national level. Contributions to trainee supervision, mentorship and teaching will be expected. Applicants should include how their research program or vision aligns with the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute’s cancer research framework in their research interest statement. The demonstration of effective teaching, supervision and mentorship in their teaching philosophy statement will be valued from the successful candidate.

The Cumming School of Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary webpage using the ’Apply Now’ link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
¿ Cover letter
¿ Academic Curriculum Vitae
¿ Research Interest Statement and Teaching Philosophy (not to exceed 2 pages each)
¿ The names and contact information for three (3) referees

Questions about this position may be directed to:

Dr. May Lynn Quan, Site Chief (FMC), Section of General Surgery
E-mail: maylynn.quan@ahs.ca

The closing date for applications is: January 20, 2023

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to theOffice of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion(equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Region 3 of the Métis Nation of Alberta, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. UCalgary ranks fifth among Canada’s top research universities in Research Infosource Inc.’s latest Top 50 Research Universities list released on Jan. 25, 2022. UCalgary is the youngest university to have reached the top five.

UCalgary has more than 6,500 graduate students and 28,500 undergraduate students, more than 1,800 academic staff (continuing, contingent term or limited term appointment), more than 1,300 sessionals, and more than 3,200 non-academic staff, in 14 Faculties, across five campuses. The vibrant and research-intensive environment at UCalgary is home to 146 research chairs (75 Canada Research Chairs), and more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary has the fastest growth rate in attracting research funding among the 10 largest universities in Canada.

The university’s new Framework for Growth establishes principles and focus areas for the University of Calgary over the coming decade. It will ignite our entrepreneurial spirit to turn challenges into opportunities to improve the world around us. It will help to meet our academic and research ambitions and strengthen our community engagement in one of Canada’s most diverse cities, whose exciting future is unfolding rapidly, and where scientific disciplines will play a major role. Built around three big ideas (transdisciplinary scholarship, integration with our community and future-focused program delivery), the Framework will distinguish the university and drive growth.

To learn more about this vision please see: https://www.ucalgary.ca/president/growth

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.