Academic Movement Disorders Neurologist

The successful candidate must have:  
- MD degree (or equivalent)  
- Completed residency training in Adult Neurology  
- Eligible to be certified in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada  
- Completed a movement disorders fellowship program  
- Demonstrated interest, experience, productivity and dissemination in an area of Parkinsons’ and/or movement disorders research  
- Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta  
- Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status  
 
Considered an asset:  
- A Masters’ and/or PhD degree in basic science, clinical movement disorders, epidemiology or other area related to movement disorders research  
- Commitment to education of neurology residents and fellows  
- Experience and interest in care for patients through Deep -Brain Stimulation and Surgeries for movement disorders  
 
Key accountabilities of the AMHSP academic movement disorders position will include, but will not be limited to:  
 Outpatient and Call/Inpatient Clinical Responsibilities:  
- Diagnosis and care for those with Parkinsons’ disease and movement disorders through participation in the Parkinsons’ & Movement Disorders program for those Albertans in the Edmonton corridor, North corridor, Central corridor and Northwest Territories  
- Inpatient/Call - Care for those in the Edmonton corridor, North corridor, Central corridor and Northwest Territories presenting with possible acute neurologic conditions between the University of Alberta hospital and Royal Alexandra hospital  

Academic Responsibilities:  
- To be a part of and contribute to the Division of Neurology academic initiatives such as strategic planning  
- Participate in Divisional meetings, retreats and neuroscience Rounds  
-Contribute to and lead parkinsons’ and movement disorders research activities, initiatives, and obtaining research grants  
- Ability to create and sustain a movement disorders research program, independently and as part of collaborative teams  
- Contribute to quality improvement activities of the division, corridor, and site  
- Contribute to and attend movement disorders rounds and journal club  
 
Education Responsibilities:  
- Education of undergraduate medical students, residents (rotating and neurology), and fellows – classroom and bedside  
- Supervise residents, fellows and graduate students on research activities  
- OSCE participation  
 
The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time academic appointment in the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta. The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Director of Neurology at the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Corridor Lead of Neurology for Acute Care Alberta.  
 
The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure -track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Renumeration for this position is based on the Academic Alternative Relationship Plan (AMHSP). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.  
 
Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their experience, education, qualifications, fellowship training, experience and/or research experience to: 
 
Dr. Penny Smyth  
Divisional Director , Neurology  
Clinical Sciences Building, 11350 -83 Avenue, 7 -133 
Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3  
Ph:  780 248 -1928 E-mail : eaadmin@ualberta.ca  
 
Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after the ad is posted for Canadians or 30 days after the ad is posted for foreign nationals. However, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. For short-listed candidates, we will ask for three names to contact as references, at least one of whom was in a supervisory position and/or program director role for the candidate.