Director, Faculty Development & Experiences, Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP)

Closing Date: July 15, 2025

Job Summary:

The Southern Alberta Medical Program invites applications for the position of Director, Faculty Development & Experiences. This position is (3) year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory review. The anticipated start date is as soon as the position is filled.

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of faculty development for the Southern Alberta Medical Program and advance the strategic priorities of the University of Lethbridge and the Cumming School of Medicine.

The position is in Southern Alberta. It will require work at various clinical and teaching sites in Southern Alberta, including at the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary campus. For a more detailed job description, please see statement of work/job profile.

Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience

  • The candidate must be a practicing clinician with a Medical Degree or equivalent.
  • A demonstrated track record and/or personal interest in faculty development, educational leadership, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated expertise and/or interest in teaching, curriculum development, and educational innovation in medical or health professions education.
  • Understanding and/or interest in the unique challenges and opportunities in distributed and rural medical education.
  • Experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work in an academic and/or clinical setting.
  • Lived experience as a member of an equity-seeking group will be considered an asset.
  • Commitment to Indigenization of curriculum, including innovative land-based learning and integration of Traditional Knowledge and Knowledge Keepers.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Experience in program evaluation and continuous improvement of educational initiatives.
  • If a successful candidate does not have a faculty appointment, they will be appointed to this position at a Director level

Contact

A letter of application, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and names of three referees should be directed to:

Dr. Richard Buck, MD Associate Dean, SAMP

Application can be sent via email to: ume.manager@ucalgary.ca

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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