Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Division of Neurology

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Clinical Academic Position – Neurologist (Neuromuscular Specialist)

The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the London Health Sciences Centre is seeking a full-time Neurologist/Neuromuscular Specialist. The candidate will fill a clinical academic role as a Clinician Teacher or Clinician Researcher at Western University. Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Neurology 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 in the province of Ontario. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor/MD or Associate Professor/MD in a limited term (Clinical Academic) appointment or at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in a continuing (Clinical Academic) appointment, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Neuromuscular program specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with neuromuscular diseases, including diseases of the anterior horn cell or motor neuron, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction and muscle. The group works closely with the EMG Laboratory, which studies over 3,500 patients a year. Active areas of research include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy (CIDP), and Myasthenia Gravis.

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University is one of Canada’s preeminent medical and dental schools. Established in 1881, it was one of the founding schools of Western University and is known for being the birthplace of family medicine in Canada. For more than 130 years, the School has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for scientific discovery. Throughout its history, Schulich

Medicine & Dentistry has helped educate generations of physicians, dentists, scholars and scientists whose

collective work has transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry, here in Canada and around the world.

Faculty, students and alumni continue to fulfill their responsibilities as global leaders by sharing their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of all.

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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.

The successful candidate will have a record of proven ability or significant potential to lead an independent career in research or academic medical education. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed at least one year of post-doctoral fellowship subspecialty training in Neuromuscular Disease, have demonstrated expertise in myasthenia gravis, and have obtained or are willing to obtain EMG Certification with the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). Experience with single fiber EMG would also be considered an asset.

The successful candidate is expected to be a contributing member of the Neuromuscular Program and Division of Neurology including on call responsibilities for general neurology and/or stroke. Clinical work will include supervision of the clinical teaching unit (general neurology and/or stroke), ambulatory care, and supervising the EMG Laboratory, including the supervision of technologists and trainees. In addition, the successful candidate will be academically oriented, with the interest and potential to build a career in clinical or basic science research or education.

London is Canada’s 10th largest city with a population of close to 500,000, 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 and its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live. 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 (Schulich) 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.