The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services
(AHS) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor within the
Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics, with a focus on neuromuscular
disorders.
This position is a 1.0 full-time equivalent and includes negotiated and committed protected time for
research and other academic pursuits. The position will be a 60% clinical commitment to Stollery
Children’s Hospital and the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Expertise in Electromyography and
nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS) is required.
The proposed position will be comprised of (but is negotiable):
● Clinical service: 60%
● Administration: 5%
● Research: 20%
● Clinical Teaching: 15%
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 University of Alberta and the Faculty of Medicine and
Dentistry have world class research programs with integration and collaboration opportunities in all
types of research including basic sciences and clinical trials. For more information on the
Department of Pediatrics visit https://www.ualberta.ca/pediatrics.
The Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, is a full-service pediatric hospital and centre
for complex pediatric care and research established in 2001. The Stollery is the only specialized
healthcare facility for infants, children and youth in central and northern Alberta serving a
geographical area of over 500,000 km and has among the highest inpatient volumes of any children’s
hospital in Canada.
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is the largest free-standing, comprehensive tertiary
rehabilitation hospital in Canada, serving patients of all ages who require specialized rehabilitation to
enable them to participate in life to the fullest. The Glenrose provides specialized programs and
inpatient and outpatient pediatric services for children and youth with rehabilitation and complex
care needs. As a fully accredited academic teaching hospital, the Glenrose participates in educational
training programs for health sciences professionals and offers a range of research and technology
development opportunities.
The successful applicant will join academic pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, and
pediatric physiatrists in providing a full spectrum of clinical services.
Clinical Responsibilities include:
● Pediatric Neurology inpatient and outpatient clinical services, including but not limited to
Inpatient consultation and follow up (General service, Neuro-Critical Care Service), General and
subspecialty outpatient clinics, as well as the On Call schedule.
● Pediatric Neurology consultation for diagnostic assessments (EMG/NCS) and follow-up at the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) (Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic)
● +/- Pediatric Neurology EEG *(Based on qualification)
In addition to clinical care, the members of the division are active in teaching at the undergraduate
and postgraduate level, and have a fully accredited Pediatric Neurology subspecialty training program
through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The division also has an active basic
and clinical science research program, collaborating locally, nationally, and internationally.
As we build our team, the Department of Pediatrics recognizes that our people are and will continue
to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, perseverance and a collaborative
spirit.
Qualifications
Interested applicants must have:
● MD degree (or equivalent)
● Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Neurology
● Completed a Pediatric Neuromuscular training, as well as be certified in EMG/NCS.
● Must be certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada. See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more
information on various routes of credentialing (https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/credentialsexams/exam-eligibility.html).
● Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
Considered an asset:
● Pediatric Electroencephalography (EEG) training and certification
Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Academic members of the Department of Pediatrics are eligible to become members of the Women
and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) which supports research excellence dedicated to
improving the health of children and women. WCHRI is a partnership between the University of
Alberta and Alberta Health Services, with core funding support from the Stollery Children’s Hospital
Foundation and the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation. WCHRI is the only research institute in
Canada and one of the few in the world to focus on women’s, children’s and perinatal health. Thanks
to our funders’ generosity, WCHRI is able to provide a broad range of support to research programs,
including access to funding opportunities and research support services (e.g. biostatistics, qualitative
design, KT, data management, clinical trials support, grant application development). WCHRI also
invests in the next generation of researchers through graduate and summer studentships,
postdoctoral fellowships and funding for trainee travel /presentation of research outcomes.
Interested applicants should apply below with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application.
