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Department Chair – Obstetrics and Gynecology
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 visible, collaborative leadership across clinical and academic sites
- Work with faculty, staff, learners, Faculty and University leadership, Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, WCHRI and other partners
- Partner with the Clinical Corridor Department Lead to align academic and clinical priorities
- Bring people together around a shared vision and translate priorities into measurable progress
- Strengthen a respectful, inclusive and accountable culture
- Champion undergraduate, residency, fellowship and graduate education
- Advance excellence and innovation in research and academic clinical care
- Recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff; support career development and mentorship
- Build relationships across the Department, Faculty, University, health system, research institutes and external partners
- Steward financial, space, infrastructure and human resources responsibly, transparently and fairly
Requirements
What you’ll need- Credible, engaged academic leader with judgment and relational skills to lead through complexity and change
- Ability to articulate vision, establish priorities, translate strategy into action, make timely decisions and lead through change
- Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, listen well, create respectful and psychologically safe environments, and address conflict constructively
- Strong commitment to high-quality learning environments and supporting learners, educators and educational programs
- Strong record of academic accomplishment and commitment to excellence and innovation in research and clinical care
- Ability to build productive relationships across disciplines, sites, institutions and health-system partners
- Sound decision-making and responsible, fair and transparent management of people and resources
- Clear, timely communication with diverse stakeholders
- MD or equivalent degree
- Royal College certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or equivalent qualifications from another recognized certifying body
- Eligible for licensure as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Alberta
- Curriculum vitae and specified leadership, partnership and cover-letter statements required
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
- Career development and mentorship opportunities
- Inclusive and accessible hiring process with accommodations available