Division Chair/Division
Head/Chief and Academic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Department of Surgery, Division
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Western University
St. Joseph’s Health Care
London, London Health Sciences Centre
Posting Date: April 10, 2025
Position Profile: The Department of Surgery at the Schulich
School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, is seeking an academic
Chair/Division Head/Chief for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
with a vision to shape the Division for a five-year appointment, renewable once.
This role is a full-time, limited term, clinical
academic appointment at the rank of 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 desired leadership attributes
and abilities of the Division Chair/Division Head/Chief include: established excellence
in the clinical, education and research domains; openness to innovative ideas, visionary
and strategic thinking; excellence in leadership, communication, collaboration,
advocacy skills to advance the academic and clinical mission; ability to
support faculty development; a focus on and demonstrated commitment to equity,
diversity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives; and transparent and
strategic decision-making.
The
successful candidate would be expected to:
· Oversee all aspects of Divisional activities, including teaching,
research, and clinical care for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery,
· Foster a strong Divisional educational training program and ensure
availability of adequate resources to meet the needs of trainees,
· Take an active role in encouraging and supporting innovative research
activities in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and
· Maintain a strategic Division human resource plan while ensuring the
recruitment, retention, and mentorship of faculty members.
Division
Profile: The
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Western University was
established in 1959 by Dr. Robert McFarlane and is committed to excellence in
patient care, exceptional education for medical students, residents, and
fellows, and advancing research in the field.
The
Division has strong clinical, educational, and research programs and offers an
accredited Royal College residency training program. It comprises 9 full-time
faculty members and 12 residents, providing specialized care across London
Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care.
Serving
a population of over 1.5 million across Southwestern Ontario, the Division
offers expertise in multiple subspecialties, including hand surgery,
reconstructive microsurgery, breast surgery, adult and pediatric craniofacial
surgery, burn care, peripheral nerve surgery, aesthetic surgery, wound healing,
and cutaneous malignancies.
Academic and Clinical
Expectations: The successful candidate must have leadership
and administrative skills and experience; including interacting with a multidisciplinary team of individuals in associated
clinical Divisions and Departments, and leadership. The position involves overseeing the evaluation
and management of plastic and reconstructive surgical patients, as well as the
divisional program training and research committees. The successful candidate
must be interested in pursuing a strong academic leadership career and will be
expected to guide and participate actively in the Division’s academic, research,
quality, and education initiatives. Applicants must be nationally or internationally
recognized experts in their field and demonstrate the ability to publish in the
highest quality academic and subspecialty outlets.
Qualifications: The successful candidate must have an MD or
equivalent; have completed an accredited plastic surgery training program and
additional fellowship training; have demonstrated excellence in the clinical,
education, and research domains; 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, workers safety insurance board and on-call reimbursement.
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.
London
Health Sciences Centre: With roots dating back a
century and a half, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada’s
largest research-intensive acute tertiary and quaternary care teaching
hospitals. LHSC is also home to Children’s Hospital, one of just four acute
tertiary care paediatric hospitals in the province, and the Nazem Kadri
Surgical Centre – Ontario’s first high-efficiency ambulatory surgical centre.
Attracting top clinicians and researchers from around the globe, LHSC is
London’s largest employer with a 15,000-person strong team that excels in
providing specialized care for more than one million patients visits each year.
A leading academic health organization, LHSC is committed to collaborating with
patients, families and system partners to deliver excellent care experiences
and outcomes, educate the health-care providers of tomorrow, and advance new
discoveries and innovations that optimize health and wellbeing for all.
St. Joseph’s Health Care
London: Renowned
for compassionate care, St. Joseph’s is dedicated to helping people live to
their fullest by minimizing the effects of injury, disease, and disability
through excellence in care, teaching, and research. St. Joseph’s is home to the
Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC). HULC is a respected, world renowned centre of
excellence in education, research, and the diagnosis, care and treatment of
patients with complex conditions affecting hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders,
complex wound care and numerous other conditions requiring specialized care.
Serving local, regional, and provincial populations in an evolving and
challenging clinical academic environment, St. Joseph’s cares for its
communities, reflecting its faith-based traditions and values.
To apply: Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Review of applications will begin after May 11, 2025
with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 or as negotiated.
Interested candidates are to provide:
·
A letter of interest and statement of academic qualifications
·
A curriculum vitae,
·
The names and addresses of three references, and
· Complete and include the application form at the following link: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf
Electronic
applications are to be sent to:
Emil H. Schemitsch, MD,
FRCSC, FCAHS
Chair/Physician
Department Executive/Chief, Department of Surgery
St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Room E3-117
268
Grosvenor St.
PO
Box 5777, STN B
London,
ON, Canada, N6A 4V2
Phone: 519.663.3349 Fax: 519.646-6347
E-mail:
emil.schemitsch@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
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 Karen Henry at karen.henry@sjhc.london.on.ca or
519-661-6100 extension 32361.
Posting number: 2025-069-CL
