Description
The Department of Emergency Medicine, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for a Contingent term appointment at the Associate Professor level.
Qualifications include an MD, advanced training in Emergency Medicine from the Canadian College of Family Physicians (CCFP) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Masters level or higher graduate training, and a minimum of two years of independent research is also required.
Applicants must present evidence of an established, externally funded (at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent peer reviewed National/International organization) research program, a strong publication record as evidenced by continuous publication, including as senior or first author. Applicants must show evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities.
The Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting an emergency medicine clinician-scientist to lead a research program in complex and vulnerable emergency department patients. The position will have 40% protected time for research, the remainder will include clinical service (50%), and education (10%). Priority areas for the Clinician Scientist in Complex and Vulnerable Populations may include: (1) substance use disorders, addiction medicine, and harm reduction interventions in emergency care settings; (2) mental health and neuropsychiatric emergencies, including crisis stabilization and transitions to ongoing care; (3) care equity for marginalized and socially vulnerable populations, including individuals affected by homelessness, poverty, stigma, and barriers to accessing care; (4) emergency department¿based public health interventions that improve prevention, early intervention, and linkage to community and social services; (5) health services and systems innovation to improve care delivery, access, coordination, and outcomes for patients with complex health and social needs; (6) community-engaged and lived experience-informed research that partners with patients, community organizations, and people with lived and living experience to co-design equitable models of care; and (7) translational and population health research that applies advances in addiction science, mental health, and public health to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations presenting to emergency and acute care settings.
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):
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae
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Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
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Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
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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. Catherine Patocka at [email protected]
Application deadline: July 3, 2026
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
