Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

ACADEMIC POSITION – ADULT RESPIROLOGY (INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES)

The Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre are seeking a full-time Respirologist/ Clinician Researcher with expertise in Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD).  

ABOUT THE DIVISION:

The Division of Respirology currently has 12 members and is well-recognized and respected both nationally and internationally.  The Division’s physicians provide specialty and sub-specialty care for a large catchment area in southwestern Ontario.  The Division has a fully certified Royal College Subspecialty Training Program in Adult Respirology.  The current ILD program is supported by expertise in Thoracic Surgery, Radiology and Pathology and holds regular multidisciplinary meetings to support patient care needs.  The Division is committed to excellence in research, education, and clinical innovation aligned with the strategic goals of the Department of Medicine and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

The successful candidate will have completed training in Adult Respirology and subspecialty training in interstitial lung diseases. Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Respirology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. Candidates must have an MD, or equivalent, and must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) in the province of Ontario. The successful candidate will hold a limited term academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a continuing academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor depending on qualifications and experience. Information about the Department of Medicine and Division of Respirology may be found at: Medicine - Western University (uwo.ca)

ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL EXPECTATIONS:

The successful candidate will join a busy academic practice and will be expected to contribute towards the Division’s mission of excellence in patient care, education and research. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team in the management of patients with interstitial lung disease and will be expected to provide comprehensive care for patients with ILD in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery, Radiology and Pathology through regular MDD rounds.  Furthermore, the successful candidate will also have a commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for research in ILD and will foster local, provincial and national research collaborations.  The successful candidate will be expected to hold independent peer-reviewed funding and lead an independent research program in interstitial lung diseases.  There will be additional expectations to provide teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels through Divisional and Departmental academic educational activities.  The successful candidate will participate in city-wide call, bronchoscopy and general respirology clinics.  

COMPENSATION DETAILS: Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of the following sources: Fee for service (OHIP billings), Alternative Funding Plan, academic salary, and specialty review funding.  

OTHER SUPPORTS: The Department of Medicine is proud of our extremely dedicated, caring and diverse group of members who provide outstanding care and support for their patients, families, and each other. We believe in supporting individuals throughout their time here, starting with mentorship and ambassadorship supports, aresearch supports (Program for Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences hub, Centre for Quality Innovation and Safety, Centre for Educational Research and Innovation), a promotion coaching program,  Peer-for-Peer support program, a Women in Medicine and Science group, as well as opportunities for professional, research, leadership, and educational development.  All full-time active Department of Medicine members participate in the Departmental Practice Plan outlining compensation, secretarial support, and leaves.

THE CITY: London, Ontario. London is Canada’s 10th largest city with a growing population of approx. 450,000, a catchment area of 2 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit. The region has a diverse economy and excellent educational opportunities. It is a safe and diverse city with a reasonable cost of living; its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live.

THE UNIVERSITY: Western University is a research-intensive university with full-time enrolment of about 34,000 students with a full range of academic and professional programs. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding educational experience within a research intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. Details about Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca; Western University at www.uwo.ca; London Health Sciences Centre at www.lhsc.on.ca; and St. Joseph’s Health Care at www.sjhc.london.on.ca.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance in teaching, research, health care leadership, qualifications (including subspecialty and enhanced training), experience and interpersonal skills.  

TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Review of applications will begin after June 30, 2025. Anticipated start date: Fall 2025 or as negotiated.

If interested, please submit:

 - a letter of interest

- statement of Academic Qualifications

- Curriculum Vitae

- the names and contact information for three (3) references. Your referees should be someone who has worked, supervised or been involved with your training/practice for a minimum of 3 months and within the last two years and must include at least one of the following: a Supervisor, Program Director, Department Chief, Chief of Staff or CEO. Your referees should NOT be someone whom you worked with and supervised directly

-a complete application form, located at: https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf%20

Please submit all documentation electronically to the:

Department of Medicine Chair’s Office

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

LHSC – Victoria Hospital; 800 Commissioners Road East

London, ON N6A 5W9

Email: ***@lhsc.on.ca (🔒 Premium)

 Business Addresses:

Western University, 1151 Richmond Street N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca  

London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London, Ontario N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca  

St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.

Positions are subject to budget approval.  Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.  The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.  Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations, please contact ***@lhsc.on.ca (🔒 Premium)

Posted on the Faculty Relations website on May 28, 2025.

Posting number:  2025-005-CL