Competition: 2590
Department: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry – Family Medicine
Position Type: Full Time
Posted Date: –
Closing Date: February 1, 2026
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications for an academic tenure-track position within the Department of Family Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement. This position is part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Alberta Medical School is a Top 4 Canadian university, serving 40,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers world-class research programs with integration and collaboration opportunities in basic sciences, clinical trials, and applied research.
The Department of Family Medicine is recognized nationally and internationally for educational innovations and research in family medicine. The department emphasizes creativity, innovation, and collaboration in research, education, and clinical practice.
This full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track position comprises:
50% clinical workplace-based teaching
50% academic pursuits, including research (20%), teaching (10%), and administration (20%)
The successful candidate will:
Lead and promote quality improvement (QI) activities within the department
Align QI initiatives with provincial standards and national priorities
Serve as Director of Quality Improvement, providing training in residency and advancing QI through education, research, leadership, and clinical teaching
Deliver educational sessions, develop curriculum materials, and integrate QI principles into undergraduate and postgraduate training
Mentor faculty and residents in QI projects, fostering interprofessional collaboration
Contribute to QI scholarship and applied research in partnership with organizations like Physician Learning Program and Primary Care Alberta
Oversee departmental QI strategy and represent the department on institutional and provincial committees
Engage in academic activities including research, medical education, and leadership opportunities
Required:
MD degree (or equivalent) with board certification in Family Medicine
Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Experience in implementation science and quality improvement in clinical and/or academic settings
Assets:
Advanced training or certification in QI (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, IHI, CQI)
Experience in curriculum development, teaching, and mentorship in QI
Demonstrated scholarship in applied QI research and collaboration with health system partners
Skills in data analysis, clinical informatics, or population health
Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities
Graduate training in a relevant field
Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, supported through AMHSP. Start-up funding available.
Interested applicants should submit:
Curriculum vitae
Letter of application (combined in one document)
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Email: christine.taylor@ualberta.ca
The University of Alberta is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. Accommodations will be provided as needed during the interview process.
The University encourages applications from:
Women
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons
Members of visible minority groups
Persons with disabilities
Individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression
Anyone who contributes to the diversification of ideas and the University
Application Deadline: Midnight, February 1, 2026, Edmonton, Alberta local time
In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com