Academic
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Department
of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Western University
London
Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Posting
Date:
February 5, 2025
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 ten 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 a strong interest in microsurgery
and lower extremity reconstruction, including adult and paediatric trauma. A
secondary interest in skin cancer management would be an asset. The candidate
will also be responsible for coverage of general adult and paediatric plastics
call at a Level 1 trauma center.
General trauma referrals include lower
extremity reconstruction, craniofacial trauma, hand injuries, and burns. 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 a microsurgery fellowship, or demonstrate clinical
experience in microsurgery; 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 400,000, 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.
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 March 5, 2025, with
an anticipated start date if July 1, 2025 or as negotiated.
Interested
candidates are to provide the following as part of their application package:
·
letter of interest
·
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)
·
complete application form, located at https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf
Applications
are to be provided electronically in PDF format 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
Phone:
519-601-4554 Fax: 519-601-4559
E-mail: Arjang.Yazdani@lhsc.on.ca
Successful candidates
will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable
affiliated institutions.
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
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 or
519-667-6778