Assistant Professor of Dentistry

University of Alberta

Competition: 2590
Department: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry – Family Medicine
Position Type: Full Time
Posted Date: –
Closing Date: February 1, 2026

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit:

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Letter of application (combined in one document)

Location

Edmonton, Alberta – a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with abundant community activities, services, and parks.

Contact

Dr. Tina Korownyk
c/o Christine Taylor, Executive Administrator
Email: christine.taylor@ualberta.ca

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

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