Medicine - Associate Professor or Full Professor, Term (Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand & Wrist))

Posting Date: May 28, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery is affiliated with London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. This position is based at the Roth|McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre which is Canada’s largest upper extremity centre comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of 11 Plastic and Orthopedic Surgeons. The Division has a strong clinical and basic science research interest and is an accredited Royal College training program.

Academic and Clinical Expectations: The successful candidate must have interest and clinical expertise in hand and wrist surgery and will act as a member of both the Roth|McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre and the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and have a proven track record of productivity consistent with their level of training and years of experience. The candidate will be expected to participate actively in the Division’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate students and clinical 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. A track record and ability to clinical outcomes research is required as the successful candidate will be expected to be the clinician lead for the Roth|McFarlane Clinical Outcomes Laboratory.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited orthopaedic surgery training program; have advanced fellowship 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, workers safety insurance board and on-call reimbursement.

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 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 June 30, 2025 with an anticipated start date of December 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 complete application form, located at: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf

Application documents are to be provided electronically to:

Abdel Lawendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC
J.C. Kennedy Professor & Chair of Orthopedic Surgery
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
Chief Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Director LHSC Ambulatory Surgical Centre [email protected]

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. Abdel Lawendy at [email protected]

Posting number: 2025-008-CL