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Department Chair – Emergency Medicine
University of Alberta. Serve as the academic and administrative leader of the Department .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the academic and administrative leader of the Department
- Provide a clear, compelling vision and translate strategic priorities into action and measurable progress
- Advance excellence and innovation in education, research and clinical programs
- Identify opportunities for academic and programmatic growth
- Recruit, develop and support faculty, staff and learners
- Foster emerging leaders and create conditions in which individuals and teams can succeed
- Build relationships across the Department’s sites and programs, Faculty, University, health system and external community
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration
- Foster a respectful, inclusive and supportive culture grounded in professionalism, fairness, accountability and belonging
- Steward financial, space, infrastructure and human resources responsibly and transparently
- Communicate clearly, listen to diverse perspectives, address difficult issues constructively, and make fair, timely and well-informed decisions
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, learners, Faculty and University leadership, Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, research institutes and external partners
Requirements
What you’ll need- Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree
- Royal College certification in Emergency Medicine and/or Pediatric Emergency Medicine, a CFPC Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine [CCFP(EM)], or equivalent qualifications from another recognized certifying body
- Strong record of academic accomplishment and commitment to excellence and innovation in education, research and/or clinical care
- Ability to articulate a compelling vision, translate strategy into action and lead effectively through change
- Ability to recruit, develop, support and bring out the best in faculty, staff and learners
- Ability to build trusted, productive relationships across disciplines, sites, institutions and health-system partners
- Sound decision-making and responsible, transparent management of people and resources
- Commitment to professionalism, fairness, inclusion and belonging
- Excellent listening, communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Cover letter describing relevant leadership and academic experience and vision for the Department, maximum 3 pages
- Leadership approach statement, maximum 1 page
- Statement describing approach to building effective internal and external partnerships, maximum 1 page
- Curriculum vitae
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health promoting learning and working environments supporting safety and wellbeing
- Inclusive and accessible hiring process accommodations
- Academic appointment subject to the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)