Dr. George J. Klein, Shah-Baylis Chair in Electrophysiology Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Rank: Limited term academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, or continuing academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications and experience.

Number of Positions: One.

Posting Date: October 27, 2026

Closing Date to Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Review of applications will begin after November 30, 2026.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027, or as negotiated.

Position Profile: The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry invites applications for the inaugural Dr. George J. Klein, Shah-Baylis Chair in Electrophysiology. The holder of the Chair will be a research-intensive clinician appointed to the London Heart Rhythm Program within the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine. The Chair will build research infrastructure to support clinical research trials, increase research capacity and drive cardiac arrhythmia diagnostic and therapeutic innovation. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with other members of the London Heart Rhythm Program, researchers within the Division of Cardiology and trainees to foster innovation to improve cardiovascular health outcomes and more efficient use of healthcare resources.

Academic and/or Clinical Expectations: The Dr. George J. Klein, Shah–Baylis Chair in Electrophysiology in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Cardiology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will advance the research mission of the Division of Cardiology by providing a stable base of funding to support the holder of the Chair. The Chair holder will lead the design and execution of novel prospective clinical research studies aimed at generating new scientific evidence and discoveries that will drive clinical innovation in cardiac electrophysiology and impact cardiovascular care.

It is expected that the Chair will have the credentials to be competitive for and secure tri-council funding/grants. The success with tri-council funding will form one of the criteria for renewal of the chair.

The successful candidate will also have a commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for teaching, and will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise graduate trainees.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required: The ideal candidate will have an MD or equivalent degree and must be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario. Applicants should have completed training in cardiology as well as in cardiac electrophysiology. Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. The successful candidate will hold a full-time limited term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, depending upon qualifications and experience at the time of appointment.

Compensation Details: The Chair appointment is for a five-year period, with the possibility of renewal for one additional term pending review recommendation. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of the following sources: Fee for service (OHIP billings), Alternative Funding Plan and academic salary.

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.

The Division of Cardiology strives for excellence and innovation in our clinical, research and educational cardiovascular health and disease programs. It is well-recognized and respected both nationally and internationally for delivery of outstanding Cardiac Care, excellence in Postgraduate and Undergraduate Education and for research in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, valvular disease, cardiac transplantation (performing cardiac transplantations since 1981) and pulmonary hypertension, as well as its strength in heart failure and structural interventions. Our 33-plus cardiologists hold full-time academic appointments with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The Division has a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Adult Cardiology Subspecialty Training Program, as well as RCPSC diploma fellowship programs. The LHSC Cardiac Care Program is the largest and the most established cardiac centre in the region with state-of-the art Catherization and Electrophysiology labs, along with core facilities including approximately 60 inpatient ward beds, 14 Cardiac Care Unit beds and 8 Day Unit beds. LHSC provides tertiary and quaternary cardiovascular care to over one million residents within the City of London and Southwestern Ontario region.

The Department of Medicine is the largest department within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario. The Department has 270 full-time members representing fifteen academic Divisions and is responsible for more than 30 million dollars in annual research expenditures. The Department engages in undergraduate and postgraduate medical training of approximately 200 trainees in London, Windsor and throughout Southwestern Ontario. Department researchers are active in both clinical and basic research at the hospitals and their affiliated research institutes, including the Lawson Health Research Institute and Robarts Research Institute. The Department has strategically focused on academic excellence in research through the creation of programs such as the Program of Experimental Medicine (POEM), centres of excellence in translational and patient-oriented research, as well in medical education and innovation. Many investigators are world leaders in their respective fields of research.

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry boasts a vibrant academic community with over 3000 full- and part-time faculty members. Demonstrating its dedication to advancing knowledge, the School secured more than $183 million in research funding in 2025. With a total student population of 4,000 across all programs, the institution serves a diverse group engaged in fields such as medicine, dentistry, medical sciences, neuroscience, and public health. This breadth reflects Schulich’s commitment to a comprehensive approach to education and research that transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry both nationally and globally.

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To Apply: Interested candidates should send:

• a letter of intent (maximum of 5 pages) that includes:
  • an overview of past research and description of proposed research plan
  • a plan to build collaborations, networks, and knowledge translation locally and beyond
  • a history and commitment to mentorship
  • a statement on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• a current curriculum vitae
• the names and contact information of three referees
• a completed and signed application form at the following link: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf

All documents should be sent as a single PDF file to:

Dale W. Laird, PhD and Dr. Raymond Yee

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University London, Ontario N6A 5C1; [email protected]

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: This position is a newly created role.

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, including those with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact the Selection Committee Coordinator at [email protected] phone 519-661-2111 ext. 82698.

Posting Number: 2026-083-CL