Clinical Academic Position – Spine Neurosurgeon

Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Appointment Type and Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, Limited-Term (Clinical Academic) appointment, or Associate or Full Professor Continuing (Clinical Academic) appointment, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will hold a clinical academic appointment at Western University as a Clinician Teacher or Clinician Researcher.

Number of Positions: 1

Posting Date: February 24, 2026

Closing Date to Apply: Review of applicants begins March 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026 or as negotiated

Position Profile:

The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is seeking a full-time Clinical Academic Spinal Neurosurgeon (1 position available) within the Division of Neurosurgery in our affiliated teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London.

The successful candidate will join the expanding Division of 12 surgeons, in a collegial, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive techniques and lateral/anterior approaches to the spine with opportunities to develop the robotics and minimally invasive spinal program at University Hospital as well as collaborations with the Orthopedic Spine Program at Victoria Hospital.

Experience, Skills and/or Clinical Expectations Required:

The successful candidate will work effectively within an interdisciplinary clinical and academic environment and will demonstrate strong communication with patients, families, colleagues, staff, and hospital leadership. Candidates must show a sustained record of academic activity in either clinical research or medical education, consistent with the Clinician Researcher or Clinician Teacher stream. Academic contributions will be assessed using standard metrics appropriate to each stream, including peer-reviewed publications, grant funding, educational leadership, curriculum development, and teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education within the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Surgery. The Division of Neurosurgery encourages all forms of innovation, device development and the adoption and development of new techniques. There are numerous opportunities for imaging, biomechanics, clinical and basic science research. Academic achievement will form a core component of the selection process.

Qualifications Required:

Applicants must hold an MD (or equivalent), be certified or eligible for certification in Neurosurgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent), be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario, and be eligible for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at London Health Sciences Centre. Applicants must have completed a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery and demonstrate a commitment to comprehensive pediatric neurosurgical care.

Compensation Details:

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and will be composed primarily of the following sources: fee for service, alternative funding plan and academic support.

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.

Western University is a research-intensive institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is one of Canada’s leading medical schools, with a longstanding tradition of excellence in medical education, clinical scholarship, and scientific discovery. Together, Western and Schulich provide a collaborative academic environment that supports clinical innovation, high-impact research, and the education of future physician leaders.

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals and a key academic partner of Western University. LHSC provides quaternary-level care across multiple specialized programs, including comprehensive pediatric and adult neurosurgical services, and serves as a major regional referral centre for Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Pediatric neurosurgical care is delivered at Children’s Hospital, the regional tertiary pediatric centre within LHSC, where the successful candidate will join a collegial, academically active Division of Neurosurgery.

The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences comprises 36 neurologists and 12 neurosurgeons and serves as the single tertiary referral centre for Southwestern Ontario. The Department provides tertiary and quaternary services to a core population of approximately 1.8 million, with an extended referral base exceeding 3.5 million across Southwestern and Northern Ontario and the Niagara region. The Department is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and accompanying curriculum vitae, along with the names and addresses of three references to be contacted, to:

Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences

c/o HR Assistant

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University

University Hospital, Room B10-104

339 Windermere Road

London, ON N6A 5A5 CANADA

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Please ensure that the form available at: https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf is completed and included in your application.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: 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.

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