ABOUT THE TEAM The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health sciences faculties. With 20 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education and research, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors. JOB DESCRIPTION The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta(UofA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) invite applications for Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is an opportunity to lead a large, diverse academic department at an important point in its evolution: bringing people together around a shared vision, strengthening educational and working environments, and building on significant clinical and research strengths to advance women's and reproductive health in Albe rta and beyond. Within the College of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of Canada's leading academic health sciences faculties, with the University of Alberta ranked fifth in Canada and among the top 100 globally for Medical and Health in the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology brings together more than 20 full-time academic and 100 clinical faculty, with expertise spanning general obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecologic oncology, reproductive sciences and urogynecology. Clinical programs are anchored at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, a tertiary referral centre serving northern Alberta and parts of northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories, with teaching across multiple Edmonton-area hospitals. The Department provides undergraduate medical education, Royal College-accredited residency training, and fellowship, subspecialty and graduate training opportunities. Research is a major strength and opportunity. Department faculty conduct fundamental, translational and clinical research and work closely with collaborators and research institutes across the University. A particular strength is the Department's close connection with the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI), Canada's only research institute dedicated to women's, children's and perinatal health. In 2026, WCHRI received a $93.5-million, 10-year commitment from the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation and Alberta Women's Health Foundation, the largest gift in University of Alberta history. Together with the Department's three endowed research chairs and broader University research strengths, this creates an exceptional platform for interdisciplinary discovery and innovation in women's and reproductive health. The Department is entering an important period of renewal and opportunity. The next Chair will have the opportunity to bring faculty, staff and learners together around a shared direction, s
QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will be a credible, engaged academic leader with the judgment and relational skills to bring people together and lead effectively through complexity and change. They will demonstrate: ? Strategic leadership: the ability to articulate a compelling vision, establish priorities and translate strategy into action, make timely decisions and lead effectively through change; ? People and culture leadership: a demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaboration, listen well, create respectful and psychologically safe environments, and address conflict constructively while maintaining clear expectations and accountability; ? Educational leadership: a strong commitment to high-quality learning environments and to supporting learners, educators and educational programs; ? Academic leadership: a strong record of academic accomplishment and commitment to excellence and innovation in research and clinical care; ? Collaboration and system navigation: the ability to build trusted, productive relationships across disciplines, sites, institutions and health-system partners, and to navigate effectively within a large, complex academic health sciences environment; ? Stewardship, judgment and communication: sound decision-making, responsible, fair and transparent management of people and resources, and clear, timely communication with diverse stakeholders, including in difficult situations. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree and hold Royal College certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or equivalent qualifications from another recognized certifying body, and be eligible for licensure as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Alberta. Completion of a clinical fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology or Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery or Maternal-Fetal Medicine or Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility is required for candidates trained in any of these subspecialties. Interested candidates should submit the following in one file: ? a cover letter describing your relevant leadership and academic experience, your vision for the Department, and the priorities you would bring to its next phase of development (maximum 3 pages); ? a statement describing your leadership approach, including how you build trust, lead through change and foster inclusive, respectful and high-performing learning and working environments (maximum 1 page); ? a statement describing your approach to building effective partnerships within a complex academic and health-system environment (maximum 1 page); and ? your curriculum vitae. To support masked review, please do not include your name or other directly identifying information in the leadership and partnership statements. Candidates are encouraged to describe relevant experiences and examples without identifying specific institutions or individuals where possible. Identifying information can be included in the cover lett
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP). Further details about this innovative funding plan are available on request.
