ACADEMIC POSITION – Clinician Teacher / Clinician Researcher

Advanced Heart Failure

Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Appointment Type and Rank:  The successful candidate will hold a limited term academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, or a continuing academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor depending on qualifications and experience.

Information about the Department of Medicine and Division of Cardiology may be found at: Medicine - Western University (uwo.ca)

Number of Positions:             1

Posting Date:                          February 24, 2026

Closing Date to Apply:           Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after March 26, 2026. 

Anticipated Start Date:           July 1, 2026

Position Profile:

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, and St. Joseph’s Health Care London are seeking a full-time clinical academic Cardiologist at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience, with a clinical and academic focus in Advanced Heart Failure. The successful candidate is expected to have completed training in an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology program as well as a strong academic interest in teaching, research and/or quality improvement. Strong preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to lead an independent career in heart failure / transplant research within the Division. Preference will also be given to candidates with Level 3 training in Echocardiography. Preference will be given to Clinician Researchers, however Clinician Teachers will also be considered.

Academic and Clinical Expectations: 

The Advanced Heart Failure Program in London currently includes 4 Cardiologists, 1 General Internist and 1 Nephrologist. The Program offers inpatient advanced heart failure consultative services, outpatient Heart Failure clinics with a large, fully serviced clinic at the SJHC, as well as Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs. There are also programs in Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and a robust Regional Heart Failure Network. The Advanced Heart Failure Program has a strong working relationship with Cardiac Imaging, Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic, Cardiac Rehabilitation and is a member of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program. The Program is looking to further expand these relationships as well as develop stronger relationships with Cardiac Electrophysiology, Palliative Care and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Cardiology 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. 

Skills Required:

The successful candidate will join a busy academic Cardiology practice focused predominantly on the field of advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation. The successful candidate will also have a commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for teaching, and will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise graduate trainees.

The Division:

The Division of Cardiology strives for excellence and innovation in our clinical, research and educational cardiovascular health and disease programs. It is well-recognized and respected both nationally and internationally for delivery of outstanding Cardiac Care, excellence in Postgraduate and Undergraduate Education and for research in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, valvular disease, cardiac transplantation (performing cardiac transplantations since 1981) and pulmonary hypertension, as well as its strength in heart failure and structural interventions. Our 33-plus cardiologists hold full-time academic appointments with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The Division has a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Adult Cardiology Subspecialty Training Program, as well as RCPSC diploma fellowship programs. The LHSC Cardiac Care Program is the largest and the most established cardiac centre in the region with state-of-the-art Catherization and Electrophysiology labs, along with core facilities including approximately 60 inpatient ward beds, 14 Cardiac Care Unit beds and 8 Day Unit beds. LHSC provides tertiary and quaternary cardiovascular care to over one million residents within the City of London and Southwestern Ontario region.

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 and academic salary. 

Affirmation Policy Statement: Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.  

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.

Department: The Department of Medicine is the largest department within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario. The Department has 270 full-time members representing fifteen academic Divisions and is responsible for more than 30 million dollars in annual research expenditures. The Department engages in undergraduate and postgraduate medical training of approximately 200 trainees in London, Windsor and throughout Southwestern Ontario. Department researchers are active in both clinical and basic research at the hospitals and their affiliated research institutes, including the Lawson Health Research Institute and Robarts Research Institute. The Department has strategically focused on academic excellence in research through the creation of programs such as the Program of Experimental Medicine (POEM), centres of excellence in translational and patient-oriented research, as well in medical education and innovation. Many investigators are world leaders in their respective fields of research. 

The Faculty: The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Western University recognize that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning and a community leader.  

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. 

 If interested, please submit:

·        a letter of interest

·        statement of Academic Qualifications

·        Curriculum Vitae

·        the 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

·        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)

This position is an existing vacancy.

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)

Posting number: 2026-043-CL