Position Profile: The Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London are inviting applications for a full time clinical academic faculty position in the anesthesia clinical subspecialty of transplant anesthesiology in our affiliated teaching hospitals.

Academic and/or Clinical Expectations: As a clinical academic department, the successful candidate will also fulfill the role of educator or researcher, role model and supervisor for our undergraduate medical students, anesthesia residents and clinical/research fellows. Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the health care team and administrative staff. Responsibilities will include:

• Active participation in team-based health care;

• Active involvement in teaching, at undergraduate, post graduate, and continuing professional development levels; and

• At least 5-10% time commitment to research, education and/or administrative activities in the Department, Hospital and/or the University.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required: Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Specialist certification in Anesthesiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent is required. Transplant anesthesia fellowship. Rank and appointment status (limited term or continuing) will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment.

Compensation Details: Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be composed of fee for service, alternative payment plan and academic productivity-based compensation. (Protected non-clinical time may be provided for the successful candidate.)

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.

Department/School: The Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University (https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/anesthesia) consists of 100 faculty, 40 residents and 20 clinical fellows who are committed to patient-centered quality care. The Department provides clinical service to over 40 operating rooms daily (37,000 surgical procedures per annum) at both London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) University Hospital and Victoria Hospital and at St. Joseph's Health Care London. Collectively, the London Hospitals serve as the tertiary and quaternary referral centre for Southwestern Ontario, a region with a population of over 2 million people.

As Anesthesiologists, we provide the spectrum of medical care from conducting preoperative anesthesia assessment to performing the most advanced life-supporting techniques in all perioperative settings such as ambulatory surgery, subspecialty surgery, obstetric, pediatric care, out-of-OR interventional procedures, acute and chronic pain management, blood conservation management, post-anesthetic care unit, cardiac surgery recovery unit and intensive care units. In particular, the CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics) research and training centre at the LHSC and Western University is a national centre of excellence for advanced surgical training and research in minimally invasive surgery procedures such as cardiac, thoracic, urology, general and fetal surgery. This provides an excellent training facility and program for anesthesia in the latest and most advanced minimally invasive surgery management and education in advanced simulation techniques

The Anesthesia Department provides teaching and training to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in anesthesia and allied health care fields both at Western University and Fanshawe College. The Department is well known for its clinical and research excellence in cardiac anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, transplantation, critical care and pain medicine.

The University: With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses. London boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music and sporting events and is situated close to several lakes and facilities for outdoor activities. Western’s Recruitment and Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families to the university and city.

The City: London, Ontario is Canada’s 10th largest city with a population of 400,000, a catchment area of 2.4 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit. The region has a strong 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. 

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement (Required): Both positions are an existing vacancy.

Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A5B8, 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 communications 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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