Faculty Employment Opportunities

Last revised on 2012-January-11

LARYNGOLOGIST
DIVISION OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH and PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE

• Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, and The University of British Columbia invite applications for a laryngologist to join the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital and in the UBC Department of Surgery in Vancouver, Canada. We seek a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to patient care, teaching, and research in advancing knowledge and management of laryngological disease. The successful applicant will work with an active multi-disciplinary team in teaching medical undergraduates, otolaryngology residents and laryngology fellows, and will work closely with a PhD speech language pathologist specializing in voice care.



• The successful candidate must hold certification in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons. A master's degree in education, public health, epidemiology or a related field is recommended. Applicants should demonstrate a record of excellence in training, clinical service and teaching expertise. Rank for a UBC Clinical Faculty appointment is commensurate with qualifications and experience.



• Qualified candidates should send a detailed CV, letter of interest, and names of 3 referees to:
  
  Head, UBC Dept. of Surgery
  #3100 JPPN-VGH
  910 W. 10th Ave.
  Vancouver BC V5Z 1M9;
  or via email to: surgery.careers@ubc.ca



• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is May, 2012.



• Learn more about us at: www.vch.ca www.providencehealthcare.org www.surgery.ubc.ca



• UBC, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Providence Health Care engage services on the basis of merit and are committed to equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.



• UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.




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posted: 2011-October-18, revised: December-13

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - DIVISION OF GENERAL SURGERY
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

• A 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship is available September 1, 2011 for an enthusiastic, inquisitive individual who is interested in studies of biochemical signalling mechanisms and cell biology of hemopoietic cancers. You'll join a research group in the Department of Surgery's Division of General Surgery in translating basic research insights into innovative therapy to benefit patients.



• Candidates must hold a Ph.D., or an M.D. degree with substantial laboratory experience, and should have a strong commitment to pursuing a career as an academic researcher.



• Submit a detailed curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and names of 3 references to: HR Manager; UBC Dept. of Surgery; #3100 JPPN-VGH; Vancouver BC, V5Z 4E3; or via email to: surgery.careers@ubc.ca



• We'll accept applications until the position is filled. We thank all applicants and will contact those who are selected for an interview. The start date is negotiable.



• Learn more about us at: www.surgery.ubc.ca



• UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.




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last revised: 2011-July-14

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HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
by THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• The Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Surgery at UBC. We seek a leader who will direct and develop the teaching, research and service programs of the academic Department. The Department Head will have administrative academic linkages with all six health authorities in British Columbia, with the expectation of a principal leadership position in one or more Health Authorities. The Department of Surgery has approximately 42 full-time and 366 clinical faculty members and 70 staff members, and it attracts strong research support.



• The successful candidate will be accountable for fostering coordination and cooperative relationships within the Department among the University and the affiliated Health Authorities. The candidate also will be responsible for promoting and improving the standards of patient care, service, teaching and research on behalf of UBC and the affiliated Health Authorities, as well as ensuring that the Department plays a leadership role in the development of surgical services and research within the Province.



• The successful candidate should hold a specialty qualification in Surgery, have broad and proven administrative experience, substantial academic and clinical experience, a proven record of scholarly activity with demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a commitment to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate medical education. The successful candidate must be eligible for registration as a Surgeon with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. and must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Anticipated start date will be July 1, 2011 or a date to be mutually agreed.



• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. It is expected that the successful candidate will qualify for and be offered a full-time appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure.




For more information about the position and the department, please visit www.surgery.ubc.ca

Faculty of Medicine | Surgery                       www.med.ubc.ca

• Application letters, accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and names of four references, should be directed to:



• Gavin Stuart, MD, FRCSC
  c/o Darcie Prosser
  Room 317, IRC, UBC
  2194 Health Sciences Mall
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
  (email: searches@medd.med.ubc.ca with subject line: Head, Surgery)



• Review of the applications will begin on March 15, 2011
  and will continue until the position is filled.



• The University of British Columbia is Canada's third largest university and consistently ranks among the 35 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.



• The Faculty of Medicine at UBC, together with its partners including B.C.'s Health Authorities, provides innovative programs in the areas of health and life sciences through a province-wide delivery model. The Faculty teaches students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels and generates more than $240 million in research funding each year, throughout the province.







THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, personal of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.



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posted: 2011-February-2

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LEADER RADIATION ONCOLOGY : Regular Full-Time
BC CANCER AGENCY - CENTRE FOR THE NORTH
PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA

• Your opportunity to launch a new Radiation Oncology department



• The BC Cancer Agency is seeking a dynamic individual to lead Radiation Oncology in Prince George. The position will initially be located at the BC Cancer Agency- Centre for the Southern Interior (CSI) in Kelowna until the Centre for the North opens in the latter half of 2012.



• You will lead a staff of 3 full-time Radiation Oncologists on opening with additional positions to be created as workload demands. The Centre for the North will be equipped with 2 Varian linear accelerators with IMRT, RapidArc, and IGRT capabilities, a CT simulator and an HDR room within a full service cancer center with ambulatory clinics, a chemotherapy facility and a full spectrum of support staff located adjacent to the region’s largest general hospital, the University Hospital of Northern BC. The Centre will provide RT services to approximately 700 new patients annually, with growth over time.



• The role of the Radiation Oncology Leader is to develop the clinical and academic priorities for the Radiation Therapy program and to foster excellence in clinical care, teaching and academic productivity among members of the program. In addition to clinical service, radiation oncologists will be actively involved in undergraduate and residency teaching and hold appointments with the Northern Medical Program, a part of the UBC Medical School.



• While initially based in Kelowna, you will work with the core planning team for the new centre in Kelowna and Vancouver to develop the model of care, explore opportunities for the use of state of the art technologies such as Telehealth and contribute to the development of a comprehensive, regional cancer control program.



• You must be eligible for licensure as a specialist in British Columbia and have the Canadian certification (FRCPC) in Radiation Oncology, or an equivalent qualification. Your faculty appointment and academic rank with UBC Medical School will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.



• Prince George is BC’s Northern capital with a city population of 77,000 but serves a Health Authority population of 300,000. Prince George is home to the University of Northern BC, 4 distinct seasons and recreational activities from the symphony to cross-country skiing, fishing and excellent soccer and fitness facilities.



• For more information about the role and the Provincial Radiation Therapy Program, or to submit an application, please contact Dr. Ivo Olivotto, Head, Provincial Radiation Therapy Program, iolivott@bccancer.bc.ca; phone: 604-877-6193.



• For more information on the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North and to view the live webcam of the construction, please visit www.Bccancer.bc.ca/RS/north.



• To view a live webcam insert ‘Centre for the North webcam’ in your internet browser.



• For more information on the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, please visit: www.northerncancerteam.ca.



• For information on the University of Northern British Columbia Northern Medical Program please visit: www.unbc.ca/nmp/.



• For more information about the BC Cancer Agency, please visit: www.bccancer.bc.ca.



• For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca.



• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.



• BC Cancer Agency and UBC hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others.




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posted: 2010-November-11

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RADIATION ONCOLOGIST : Regular Full-Time
BC CANCER AGENCY - CENTRE FOR THE NORTH
PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA

• A full-time Radiation Oncologist opportunity is available in Prince George where the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North will open in 2012. Until the summer of 2012, the successful applicant will work at the BCCA Vancouver Centre.



• You will be one of 3 full-time Radiation Oncologists on opening with additional positions to be created as workload volume demands. The Centre for the North will be equipped with 2 Varian linear accelerators with IMRT, RapidArc, and IGRT capabilities, a CT simulator and an HDR room within a full service cancer center with ambulatory clinics, a chemotherapy facility and a full spectrum of support staff. The Centre will be located adjacent to the region’s largest general hospital, the University Hospital of Northern BC. It is anticipated that the Centre for the North will provide services to approximately 700 new Radiation Therapy patients annually with growth over time. The oncologist staff will have a close relationship with the Northern Medical Program, a component of UBC Medical School for teaching and research opportunities.



• While initially based in Vancouver, you will work with the core planning team for the new centre to develop the model of care, explore opportunities for the use of state of the art technologies such as Telehealth and contribute to the ongoing development of a comprehensive regional cancer control program.



• The successful candidate will have completed his/her specialty training. A reputation for excellence in patient care, clinical research and education is an asset. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in BC as a Radiation Oncologist and have the Canadian certification in Radiation Oncology (FRCPC) or an equivalent qualification. Your faculty appointment and academic rank with the UBC Medical School will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.



• Prince George is BC’s Northern capital with a city population of 77,000 but serves a Health Authority population of 300,000. Prince George is home to the University of Northern BC, 4 distinct seasons and recreational activities from the symphony to cross-country skiing, fishing and excellent soccer and fitness facilities.



• For more information about the role and the Provincial Radiation Therapy Program, or to submit an application, please contact Dr. Ivo Olivotto, Head, Provincial Radiation Therapy Program, iolivott@bccancer.bc.ca; phone: 604-877-6193.



• For more information on the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North and to view the live webcam of the construction, please visit www.Bccancer.bc.ca/RS/north.



• To view a live webcam insert ‘Centre for the North webcam’ in your internet browser.



• For more information on the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, please visit: www.northerncancerteam.ca.



• For information on the University of Northern British Columbia Northern Medical Program please visit: www.unbc.ca/nmp/.



• For more information about the BC Cancer Agency, please visit: www.bccancer.bc.ca.



• For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca.



• The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.




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posted: 2010-November-11

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ACADEMIC THORACIC SURGEON
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH and PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE

• The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Providence Health Care invite applications for an academic, general thoracic surgeon to join the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital and in the UBC Department of Surgery. The individual we seek will hold advanced training and skills in general thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. These hospitals provide a comprehensive clinical and academic regional program. The successful candidate must hold certification in Thoracic Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons.



• A master's degree in education, public health, epidemiology or a related field is recommended. Applicants should demonstrate a record of excellence in thoracic surgery training, clinical service and academic expertise.



• Remuneration and rank as a member of the Clinical Faculty are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A detailed CV, letter of interest, and names of 3 referees should be sent to:



• Dr. Garth L. Warnock, Professor & Head
  UBC Dept. of Surgery
  #3100 JPPN 910 W. 10th Ave.
  Vancouver BC V5Z 4E3, Canada
  or via email to: surgery.careers@ubc.ca



• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more about us at: www.surgery.ubc.ca, www.vch.ca, www.providencehealthcare.org and www.thoracicsurgery.bc.ca/aboutus.html .



• UBC, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Providence Health Care hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.
  
  UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.




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posted: 2009-October-30

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HEAD, PROVINCIAL ONCOLOGY SURGICAL PROGRAM -
HEAD, ONCOLOGY SURGERY
BC CANCER AGENCY/THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA- DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

• The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of cancer services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates four regional cancer centres in the Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Vancouver and Vancouver Island, with a fifth centre opening in Abbotsford in summer 2008 and a sixth centre scheduled to open in Prince George in 2012. The BC Cancer Research Centre conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer.



• BCCA is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Improvements through knowledge • Open to possibilities.



• Foster Growth and Development in Surgical Oncology



• This senior position in oncology surgery comprises the strategic and operational leadership of a Provincial Surgical Oncology Program, principally delivered at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and Vancouver Coastal hospitals, with growing services at the Vancouver Island Centre, Victoria and surgical expansion planned for other BC Cancer Agency centres. Reporting to the Vice-President Cancer Care, your responsibilities include the ongoing growth and development of multidisciplinary patient care in a sophisticated provincial cancer system. Your well-honed leadership skills allows you to lead a dynamic group of surgical oncologists, nurses and allied health staff in providing excellence in the evidence-based surgical care, related clinical and translational research and participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education. While planning and developing the expansion of surgical oncology activities, you will ensure alignment with the strategic vision for translational research at the BC Cancer Agency, as well as the academic development of the medical staff in the program. The Provincial Surgical Program, academic, administrative and business leadership, including development and communication of goals and long range plans will be one of your priorities. You will build infrastructure and promote translational, clinical and population-based research in a setting of multidisciplinary care. This exciting role will allow you to collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and scientists at the BC Cancer Agency and its research centres.



• Your ability to foster growth and development in this challenging role will stem from at least 10 years experience as a surgical oncologist in a major academic centre. You will need administrative and business leadership skills as well as excellence in teaching and research. You must be eligible for licensing as a surgical oncologist in any surgical discipline relevant to cancer by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, and for academic appointment at the Clinical Professor level in the related department of surgery at the University of British Columbia



• This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become a vital member of the well known senior leadership team at the BC Cancer Agency and to enhance your career by demonstrating consistent improvements in surgical oncology services, standards and academic activities. There is an expectation for you to lead the Surgical Oncology Network, which sets standards and guidelines for care throughout the province.



• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is one of the world’s most livable cities. It offers world class arts and entertainment, an excellent school system in every imaginable outdoor recreational activity. For additional information, please contact Dr Susan O’Reilly, Vice President, Cancer Care, at soreilly@bccancer.bc.ca. General information about the BCCA is available at www.bccancer.bc.ca.



• Please forward your CV and all relocation and general enquiries, quoting Competition # BCCA - 2007 Surg Onc to: PHSA Specialty Physician Recruitment, Suite 800, 1441 Creekside Drive, Vancouver BC, V6J 4S7 email: physicians@phsa.ca, fax 604-875-7253. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To discover more about our opportunities, please visit http://careers.phsa.ca and click on Physician Opportunities.



• The Provincial Health Services Authority and the University of British Columbia hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities, however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.




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posted: 2009-October-7

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Please also check:
the Human Resources Virtual Welcome & Resource Centre UBC Careers site : http://www.hr.ubc.ca/	the Faculty of Medicine Career Opportunities site to view faculty positions available in other Departments : www.med.ubc.ca/faculty_staff/career_opportunities.htm

Thank you for your interest, and please check this website again for opportunities to join our faculty.

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