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The Position
The School of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full time tenure track faculty position in Orthodontics at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be part of a nurturing and collaborative environment aimed at promoting research and teaching excellence within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for both clinical and didactic teaching in orthodontics at the undergraduate and graduate level. With start-up funds available, there is also the expectation that the successful applicant develops and maintains an active research program. Time allocation for private practice will be integrated into this appointment.

The successful incumbents will join a leading North American Orthodontics Program and be part of a vibrant and strong Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry with a vision for change. In alignment with the Faculty vision, the School of Dentistry is focused on building its overall research capacity with the goal of further improving the world-class Orthodontics Program. The School of Dentistry has embarked on a five year academic plan that includes development of new clinical, research and teaching facilities along with staff recruitment, addition of new Graduate Clinical Specialty programs and development of a research centre of excellence.

The Orthodontics program at the University of Alberta offers a three year Master’s program, a six year PhD program as well as being responsible for orthodontics at the undergraduate level. The program encourages the graduate students to excel as orthodontic professionals by preparing them with didactic courses, clinical practice, and research based learning.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the growth of a successful Orthodontics Program;
• Contribute and encourage the success of the students by developing, implementing and delivering an ever evolving education (both didactic and clinical);
• Committed to scholarship and teaching excellence;
• Close cooperation and collaboration with individuals in the School of Dentistry, as well as individuals and groups within the Faculty in related scientific and medical disciplines; and
• Promote collaborative research across disciplines, building on strengths and utilizing the existing resources available at the University of Alberta and with external partners.

Attributes:

• Must be a graduate from a North American accredited orthodontics specialty program or an equivalent;
• Must have relevant postgraduate and clinical qualifications in the specialty of orthodontics or the equivalent level as specified by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada;
• Preference will be given to applicants who have a PhD degree with an established record of externally funded research;
• Evidence-based driven with the ability to piece together research, patient’s values and clinical expertise into clinical treatment;
• Strong collaborative academic scholar with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships that bring a variety of disciplines together; and
• Superior English verbal and written communication skills.

The Graduate Orthodontic Program
The Graduate Orthodontic Program (GOP) was established in the early 1970’s and has a long-standing reputation in Canada. Since 2000, the GOP has augmented its international reputation based on its increased number of publications. This increase reflects an increase in the research commitment of their faculty and students. This was also associated with an increment in the number of students accepted from three to five per year. Additionally, in 2003, a new combined research/clinical program was created. This PhD program allows clinicians to get postgraduate training in clinical orthodontics simultaneously with strong research training.

The GOP vision is to graduate orthodontically qualified clinical scientists by encouraging intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning for the benefit of their communities. This will be based on excellence in evidence-based clinical education, focused externally funded collaborative research, and leadership in the adoption of innovations leading to improved patient care.

For additional information on the Graduate Orthodontic Program, please visit: www.ualberta.ca/ortho

The School of Dentistry:
The University of Alberta is committed to making the School of Dentistry a leader in quality dental education, research and innovation. Funded by a significant financial commitment by the Alberta Government’s Department of Advanced Education and Technology, Dentistry has identified key priorities and initiatives designed to meet or exceed all accreditation standards and to continue to serve the needs of Albertans for well educated, highly skilled oral health care providers.

In order to meet the increasing challenges of sustainability, rapidly advancing research and technological innovations, and accessibility of Alberta’s population to health care, three strategic pillars now form the basis for a plan for the future:

• Educational Excellence
• Research Excellence
• Increased Educational Opportunities

For additional information on the Department of Dentistry, please visit: www.dent.ualberta.ca

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) strives for academic excellence and pursuit of their stated core purpose “to promote health through innovative leadership in research, education and service.” To achieve the core purpose and vision of the Faculty, the values of: scholarship; leadership; excellence in the context of social responsibility and accountability; honesty and integrity; people first; and collective success supporting individual excellence are held in high regard.

The achievements of the Faculty are evident in all of its portfolios. The Faculty garners over 40% of the University’s overall research funding and employs many national and international awardees. Academically, the Faculty graduates medical students that rank first in the country on the licensing examination and has established several renowned clinical programs.

Since its beginning in 1913, Medicine at the University of Alberta has had a tradition of educating highly skilled practitioners. The FoMD at the University of Alberta is dedicated to providing learner-centered educational programs that meet the health-care needs of our communities by graduating qualified, compassionate and inquisitive practitioners and researchers accomplished in health-care delivery and scholarship. The Faculty is committed to serving patients and populations by providing a rich interdisciplinary environment of learning, practice, research and public service for all its students and faculty.

The size and complexity of the FoMD is emphasized by the following numbers: 20 plus Departments organized into eight virtual Schools; 25 Research Centres and Institutes; 12 Research Groups; seven national networks of Centres of Excellence; undergraduate programs in four areas (MD, DDS, DH, and MLS); 54 residency programs; 19 graduate programs; 826 full-time faculty; 1,341 clinical faculty; 297 support staff funded from the operating budget; 739 trust-funded support staff; approximately 1,300 undergraduate students (including an intake in 2009 of 189 medical students, 36 dental students, 44 dental hygienist students and 32 medical laboratory science students); 491 graduate students; 772 residents and 68 fellows.

Research

Under the leadership of Dean Philip Baker, the Faculty has placed a renewed emphasis on research programs and is actively recruiting to attract more of the best and brightest to further enhance their international reputation as a forerunner in the area of scientific inquiry and the dissemination of new knowledge.

The FoMD at the University of Alberta strives to be an international leader in generating, applying and disseminating new medical knowledge for the benefit of all. As such, research is given high priority and is fully integrated with teaching activities. University of Alberta researchers are among the most competitive in the country in terms of funding from the major federal granting councils and other sources. The Faculty's excellence in this area is amply demonstrated. In 2008-2009, it generated an estimated $190 million in research funding, making up 40 per cent of the University’s total.

Researchers in the FoMD explore every aspect of health and disease, from evidence-based orthodontics to pediatric pathology to changing public policy. Many of the research groups are recognized globally and lead the world in diabetes research with the development of the Edmonton protocol for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes. The Faculty is also in the forefront in several other areas, including membrane protein and structural biology, motor control and rehabilitation, transplantation, diabetes (including obesity), virology, cardiovascular biology, cancer studies, neuroscience, women and children’s health, and epidemiology.

With support from major research institutions, other government organizations and charitable foundations, the Faculty has attracted many world-class investigators. Together, they have created a vibrant environment for basic and applied research covering a wide spectrum. The University’s scientists are highly sought after by research centres in North America, Europe and throughout the world.

For additional information on the Department of Medicine, please visit: www.medicine.med.ualberta.ca

The University of Alberta
Our client, the University of Alberta, is recognized as one of the premier teaching and learning institutions in Canada, as well as an incubator of creative research and groundbreaking discovery. The University of Alberta serves more than 37,000 students in 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs. As an organization, the University is moving “Dare to Discover: A Vision for a Great University” from words and ideas into decisive actions. Based on four cornerstones – Talented People; Learning, Discovery, and Citizenship; Connecting Communities; and Transformative Organization and Support – the University aspires to be one of the top 20 public universities in the world by the year 2020.

Mission: Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement and partnerships.

The University of Alberta gives a national and international voice to innovation in the province of Alberta, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront. Internationally, the University of Alberta is considered one of the top research universities in the world and has 336 teaching and research agreements with governments and partner institutions in 50 countries. As an employer, the University of Alberta was named one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2010.

The University of Alberta has played a key role in building Canada’s most diverse and booming economy, and Edmontonians are proud their city is home to the University. In a July 2008 survey, 82 per cent of residents said the University of Alberta was “very important” to civic pride, nearly double the next closest institution.

The University of Alberta and the City of Edmonton have grown and prospered together over the last century and are poised to soar even higher in the next century. The University acts as a magnet drawing some of the world’s best students and researchers to this dynamic city of one million people situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton’s stellar public school system, fantastic recreational opportunities, and superior cultural institutions are a major draw. The rolling prairies around Edmonton flow into the majestic Rocky Mountains with all they have to offer less than four hours to the west.

For additional information on the University of Alberta, please visit: www.ualberta.ca Compensation
An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

Location
Edmonton, Alberta

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
CAROLYNNE BRUHA (780) 432-5490 Ext. 415
OR KRISTEN DOUPE (780) 432-5490 Ext. 429
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