Medical Faculty Appointments

Obtain a Medical Faculty Appointment


Note: The information below does not pertain to faculty recruited to a USFA (university-funded), tenure-track position. That process follows the USFA Collective Agreement as guided by the Office of the Vice Provost, Faculty Relations.

Why do I need a medical faculty appointment?

Accreditation standards require all physicians who supervise medical students and residents to hold a medical faculty appointment. A medical faculty appointment is with the University of Saskatchewan and has rights and responsibilities that go along with it.

  • New faculty appointments start as Assistant Professor *
  • Ongoing appointment
  • You require a regular review of your teaching with the Department Head (or designate) 

What are the requirements for a medical faculty appointment?

  • Willing to teach students in your clinical practice
  • Hold an active license with the CPSS in good standing
  • Demonstrate competence in clinical practice (ie. through SHA credentialing/privileges)
  • Have the support from your Area Lead and Provincial Department Head

If you do not have a SHA appointment, you may be asked to provide evidence of teaching and clinical competence.

Benefits of medical teaching and a University appointment

  • Resources: USask Library on-line access, Faculty Development programming, creoTM online learning
    for health research, excellent Continuing Medical Education events, faculty profile and the
    option to create a professional website hosted by USask
  • Rewards: remuneration for teaching activities, study credits from CFPC/RCPSC, eligibility for medical
    education leadership roles in the province, sharing knowledge, observations and
    assessments with learners
  • Recruitment & Retention: learners are more likely to be recruited where they have trained, enhanced well-being with sharing learning

How do I apply?

  • Send a letter of request to your Provincial Department Head – either through the Area Department Lead (ADL) or copy the ADL
  • Provide an indication of your prior teaching experience, where you intend to teach, and what kind of teaching you are doing/intend to do. (This will vary with location and availability of teaching across the province.)
  • Attach your up-to-date CV

Forms

*exceptions may occur