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The Department of Paediatrics, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invite applications for a Contingent Term appointment in academic paediatric rheumatology at the Associate Professor Level.

Qualifications include an MD, certification or eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Paediatrics and Paediatric Rheumatology, or equivalent certification from another professional association. Applicants must show evidence of successful teaching (as evidenced by teaching awards and recognition) and evidence of established academic engagement and leadership in professional and other communities. Applicants must present evidence of established, externally funded (at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent peer reviewed National/International organization) research, and a strong publication record as evidenced by a sustained record of publication.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 15 years of active practice in Paediatric Rheumatology in an academic setting and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Formal leadership experience and expertise in undergraduate medical education is required, including demonstrated experience with undergraduate medical education curriculum design, admissions and evaluation. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated interest and impact in health equity, including evidence of leadership, education and scholarship in this area. This will include external funding, publications and presentations in the field of health equity.

The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

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 Careers 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
• Curriculum vitae
• Education and Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
• Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
• The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Antonia Stang

Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics

Email: [email protected]

Application deadline: July 21, 2026