Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon
Department of Surgery,
Division of Plastic Surgery
Western
University
St. Joseph’s
Health Care London; London Health Sciences Centre
Posting
Date:
November 15, 2024
Position Profile: A Full-time
Limited Term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor
or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the
rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, depending upon experience and
qualifications at the time of appointment. The Division of Plastic Surgery is
affiliated with London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s
Health Care London and is presently comprised of 10 surgeons with busy clinical
practices. The Division has a strong clinical research interest and is an
accredited Royal College training program.
Academic and Clinical Expectations: The
successful candidate must have fellowship training in, and a strong interest in
hand, wrist and microsurgery. Additional
interest and training in peripheral nerve surgery would be an asset. The successful
candidate will become a member of the Roth|McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb
Centre, Canada’s largest multi-disciplinary upper extremity surgery group and
will also share in city-wide Plastic Surgery call on weekends. The successful
candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and will be
expected to participate actively in the Division’s academic, research and
education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate
students, postgraduate trainees and fellows. Applicants considered at
the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have demonstrated the ability to
publish in the highest quality academic and subspecialty outlets and be a
recognized expert in their field of research.
Qualifications: The successful
candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited Plastic Surgery
training program; have advanced training in hand and wrist surgery; have a
strong research interest and/or an advanced degree; and be eligible for
licensure in the Province of Ontario.
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.
The City: London,
Ontario. London is Canada’s 10th
largest city with a population of 450,000, a catchment area of 2 million, and
is situated in southwestern Ontario midway 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.
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.
To apply: Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Review of applications will begin after December 15,
2024 with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2025 or as
negotiated. Interested candidates are to
provide the following as part of their application package
- a
letter of interest
- a
statement of academic qualifications
- curriculum
vitae,
- the
names and addresses of three references (must be individuals who have worked
with the applicant within two years with one reference being a direct
supervisor
- a completed application form http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf
Applications
are to be provided electronically to:
Arjang Yazdani, MD, FRCSC
Chair/Chief, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
LHSC/Victoria
Hospital, Room E2-633
800
Commissioners Rd E.
London, ON, Canada, N6A 5W9
Arjang.Yazdani@lhsc.on.ca
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 for interviews or other meetings, please contact Dr. Arjang
Yazdani at
Arjang.Yazdani@lhsc.on.ca
Posting number: 2024-047-CL