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The University of Alberta invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, with the appointment to be effective July 2009.

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top 100 public teaching and research universities in the world serving some 37,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. Founded a century ago, the university has an annual budget in excess of $1 billion and attracts more than $490 million in external research funding. It offers close to 400 undergraduate and graduate programs in 18 faculties.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates, the strength of its educational programs, the high caliber of research, and the service it provides Canadians. Working closely with Alberta Health Services and other partners, the Faculty forms one of the premier academic health science centres in the country. Comprised of a number of research Centres and Institutes within 20 departments and 7 divisions, the Faculty employs over 650 faculty members, 1,400 clinical faculty and more than 750 support staff and offers a full range of graduate programs, plus professional degrees in Medicine and Dentistry. Research activities generate more than $220 million annually in grant and contract support, including support from the Alberta Ingenuity Fund and the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. With the adoption of the University of Alberta’s bold vision, Dare to Discover, and within the dynamic economy of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is poised to advance in this promising clinical and academic environment. To learn more about the Faculty, please visit their website at www.med.ualberta.ca.

The Dean is a member of a community of 18 Deans who, as the Deans Council, act as the senior academic administration of the University. The Dean is responsible for providing dynamic, strategic and visionary leadership to a distinguished faculty of clinicians, teachers and scholars. S/he must possess both a strong record of research and scholarly achievement (MD, DDS or equivalent), as well as a record of success in administration. The demonstrated ability to fairly balance the demand of a highly complex organization is required. A commitment to outstanding clinical care, education, and substantial experience in external relations is critical. This challenging role demands superb interpersonal skills and sound judgment to provide leadership for the continuing development of the Faculty and the University. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta or the Alberta Dental Association and College.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and aboriginal persons.

To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Alex Verdecchia or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names of three referees, in strictest confidence to: info@thegeldartgroup.com. (http://www.ualberta.ca)
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