Clinical faculty play a vital role in the Faculty of Medicine’s vision. By joining, you’ll become part of a community of more than 12,000 colleagues who:
- Teach and inspire learners across British Columbia
- Serve as role models for the next generation of healthcare professionals
- Take on leadership roles in education, administration, and professional development
- Advance research that improves patient care and health outcomes
Why join the Faculty of Medicine?
- The opportunity to teach enthusiastic learners who can invigorate and sustain your clinical and academic interests;
- Association and collaboration with others in the Faculty of Medicine and throughout UBC, UNBC and UVic; and
- The infrastructure and resources to facilitate research focused on improving patient care, patient outcomes and professional practice.
Read more about the advantages available to clinical faculty.
Comments from our clinical faculty regarding the benefits of teaching:
“They learn – I learn.”
“Teaching keeps me enthusiastic and up to date.”
“I want to be a small part of shaping clinicians of tomorrow.”
Eligibility
Clinical faculty members are practicing health professionals governed by the Faculty of Medicine Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments. For health professionals governed by the Health Professions Act (HPA), you must be in good standing with your respective provincial or territorial governing body. For health professionals not governed by the HPA, you must be employed by and in good standing with both a BC health authority (or similar public agency) and, if applicable, your professional organization. For detailed eligibility criteria, refer to Section II A of the Policy.
Application Criteria and Requirements
An initial appointment can be at any rank, provided the criteria and expectations for that rank are met. All applicants are encouraged to review the Faculty of Medicine Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments and rank criteria (Appendix A).
Rank: Clinical Instructor | Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor | Clinical Professor
Clinical Instructor
Submit:
- UBC Faculty of Medicine Application for Clinical Faculty Appointment
- Curriculum Vitae in any format preferred (UBC Faculty of Medicine Clinical Faculty CV recommended)
Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor
Submit:
- UBC Faculty of Medicine Application for Clinical Faculty Appointment
- Curriculum Vitae in any format required (UBC Faculty of Medicine Clinical Faculty CV recommended)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., learner evaluations, peer assessments, or a teaching dossier). If teaching evaluations are unavailable, include a brief explanation.
Clinical Professor
Submit:
- UBC Faculty of Medicine Application for Clinical Faculty Appointment
- Curriculum Vitae in any format required (UBC Faculty of Medicine Clinical Faculty CV recommended)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., learner evaluations, peer assessments, or a teaching dossier). If teaching evaluations are unavailable, include a brief explanation.
- Evidence of two most significant, impactful contributions, with descriptions of how they meet the criteria (e.g., publications, influence on policy/practice, curricular contributions). Exception: if you hold (or have held) an equivalent rank at another academic institution, this is not required.
- List of six potential referees with contact information:
- At least two referees must be external to UBC;
- Referees should speak to different areas of your academic contributions and how they meet the criteria.
How to Apply
To apply to be a clinical faculty member, complete the requirements above and send your completed package to the relevant department, school or distributed site. Please also refer to the relevant department, school or site for any additional application requirements.