Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

ACADEMIC POSITION – Clinician Teacher

The Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, 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 clinical academic appointment to Western University.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:
The Division of General Internal Medicine currently has 23 dynamic members with diverse clinical and academic interests, and is well-recognized and respected both nationally and internationally. The Division’s physicians aspire to provide excellence in clinical teaching, patient care and research. Many of our division members also have major administrative and educational leadership roles. The Division has a fully certified Royal College Subspecialty Training Program in General Internal Medicine.

Information about the Department of Medicine and Division of General Internal Medicine may be found at: General Internal Medicine - Western University

ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL EXPECTATIONS: The successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Pursue an academic educational focus in area of interest, with a possibility of pursuing a graduate degree (e.g. Master of Education, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety)
2. Teach and supervise undergraduate medical students and residents in outpatient and inpatient clinical settings
3. Engage in small-group teaching of undergraduate medical students.
4. May have a clinical area of subspecialty interest (e.g. Obstetric Medicine, PoCUS, Bariatric Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Perioperative Medicine etc.)
5. Participate in inpatient medicine (i.e. Clinical Teaching Unit) and consult medicine service
6. Participate in preoperative assessment clinics and urgent medical clinics, as well as general internal medicine clinics
7. Applicants considered at the rank of Associate Professor must have demonstrated regional/national expertise in their field and those considered at Full Professor must be a recognized expert in their field at the national/international level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
1. Hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent.
2. Be certified (or be eligible for certification) in General Internal Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
3. Be licensed (or be eligible for licensure) through the College of Physicians of Surgeons of Ontario
4. Communicate (oral and written) proficiently in English
5. 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.

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.

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, a research 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.

TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after July 20, 2025. Anticipated start date as negotiated.

If interested, please submit:
• Letter of interest
• Statement of Academic Qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three (3) references who you have worked with over the last two (2) years and at least one (1) referee must hold a leadership appointment
• 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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Posted on the Faculty Relations website on June 19, 2025.
Posting number: 2025-010-CL