Academic Division Director and Clinical Section Chief, Dermatology (26-KEC-MED-DERM-DD-01)

Academic Division Director and Clinical Section Chief, Dermatology

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Division Director and Section Chief, Dermatology. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty, part of the College of Health Sciences has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.

The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

About the Position:

• The Division of Dermatology at the University of Alberta is a leading center for clinical care, education, and research in skin diseases.
• The division is home to four staff dermatologists, community clinical academic dermatologists and a highly regarded Royal College accredited residency program.
• Research is a key focus, with ongoing studies in immune-dermatology and cutaneous oncology, fostering innovation in diagnostics and treatment.

Requirements:

• MD (or equivalent) with eligible certification in Dermatology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
• Research experience and/or medical education scholarship.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to advance the division’s clinical, research, and educational missions.
• Ensure excellence in patient care and support multidisciplinary clinics.
• Advance the division’s research portfolio and maintain an active, independent research program.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, publication statistics and previous research funding along with three letters of reference.

Contact Information:

For more information, please contact Dr. Narmin Kassam, Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine, c/o Andrea Hachey, EA to Chair at eachair@ualberta.ca.

Additional Information:

• Position Classification: Full-time
• Specialty: Dermatology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Compensation: Remuneration based on the Academic Medicine Health Services Program (AMHSP).
• Posting Date: May 6, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Location Information:

As the capital of Alberta, Edmonton is a vibrant, cosmopolitan center of over one million persons, featuring an abundance of community activities, services, attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, parks and river valley activities – a city that truly offers something for everyone; please visit www.edmonton.ca.

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at www.ualberta.ca.

Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.