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The Position
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and School of Dentistry is dedicated to the lifelong education of its students in order that they may excel as dental professionals; ultimately ensuring the highest quality of dental care for Albertans and beyond. This is achieved by a commitment to internationally recognized standards of excellence in teaching, patient services, and research with this objective being fully supported by both the University and the Province of Alberta.

The objective for the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA+C) Chair in Geriatric Oral Health is to better understand emerging science concerning relationships between oral and systemic health, and to improve the efficiency and quality of care delivery to seniors. In 1991, Canada’s population was 27 million; 3.2 million (11.7%) were over 65 years of age. By 2011, 14.1% of the population will be over 65 years, and there will be a substantial increase in the elderly (people over 80 years). The ADA+C Chair in Geriatric Oral Health will develop and promote excellence in research, education and recognition of oral health and systemic health linkages that will synergize with other Faculty priorities thereby impacting the lives of Albertans for many years to come. The ADA+C Chair in Geriatric Oral Health will also act as catalyst for Geriatric Oral Health research within the Province of Alberta and promote the translation of research to multidisciplinary health delivery specialists. Further support from the ADA+C includes access to two state of the art mobile dental units that are available to provide patient care to Alberta’s many diverse communities.

The ADA+C Chair in Geriatric Oral Health was established with a generous five-year pledge, and subject to satisfactory review by the Dean, Head of the School of Dentistry and Vice Dean Research of the Faulty of Medicine & Dentistry, may be renewed for a second five-year term. The endowment will be invested, managed and controlled in accordance with the investment and endowment policies of the University of Alberta. Additional support will be made available over time through the Province of Alberta’s “Access the Future Fund”. Established in 2005 by the Access to the Future Act, the Fund receives income from an endowment that is targeted to reach $3 billion at full implementation.

The establishment of the Alberta Dental Association and College Chair in Geriatric Oral Health is one of the ways the School of Dentistry is able to achieve and further its academic mission, develop new research initiatives and opportunities for the achievement of excellence internationally and nationwide. The successful incumbent will be joining a renewed national Program and be part of a vibrant and strong Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry that embraces a vision for change.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Responsible to play an integral role in leading the development of a world-class dental research program in Geriatric Oral Health for the School of Dentistry;
• Promotion of interdisciplinary and collaborative research across disciplines within the University and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry;
• Provide mentorship that will promote the development of faculty and students in geriatric oral health research;
• Promotion of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry as an emerging center of research excellence and attract, develop and retain undergraduate and graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and faculty to the School of Dentistry; and
• The Chair will acknowledge the Alberta Dental Association and College Chair in Geriatric Oral Health in any publications, public announcements or appearances related to the chair.

It is important that the successful candidate possess the following attributes:

• The appointee will be an established investigator with a research background and with the academic qualifications commensurate with a senior professional appointment;
• DDS and postgraduate degree in a related discipline;
• Distinguished reputation working as an independent investigator;
• Visionary leader with success building cohesive approach to advancing research and education;
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and engaging collaborator;
• Stellar track record of applying for extramural funding with the intention to further enhance the research and education program; and
• Strategic leader with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships that bridge a variety of disciplines and expertise.

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

Students:
The University of Alberta and Dental Hygiene programs are home to a dynamic and vibrant group of students. These eager young minds are excited and hopeful about the vision for excellence and growth and the prospect of a Master’s PhD program to achieve success in these goals.

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

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry 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 Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry 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 Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is emphasized by the following numbers: 20+ 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 postgraduate 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; over 100 fellows in various programs; and three active Rhodes Scholars.

Innovations such as the Faculty's HOMER online learning community allows students to access core curriculum materials from anywhere, at anytime. The Homer system serves to monitor the curriculum, and facilitates student exchanges and group on-line learning through hosting the vod-casts of more than 95% of all lectures currently given in the first two years. Other innovations include one of Canada's most successful medical education programs for Aboriginal students, the Aboriginal Health Care Careers Program; and the Rural Integrated Community Clerkship program, which allows some third-year medical students to experience a rural practice for an extended period of time, effectively replacing the rotation-based third year clerkship. Participation in the program has doubled over the last four years and will see 18 to 20 students working in 9 or 10 communities in 2010.

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 Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry 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.

Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry 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, biomedical engineering, 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 Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, please visit: www.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

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