Appointment Type and Rank
The successful candidate will hold a limited term academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, or a continuing academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor depending on qualifications and experience. Information about the Department of Medicine may be found at: Medicine - Western University.
Number of Positions: 2
Posting Date: September 3, 2026
Closing Date to Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2027 or as negotiated.
Position Profile
The Department of Medicine, Division of Academic Hospital Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London are seeking physicians for full-time clinical academic appointments to Western University. Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Internal Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. Candidates must have an MD, or equivalent, and must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) in the province of Ontario.
Academic and Clinical Expectations
The Division of Academic Hospital Medicine is seeking academic hospitalists to join a newly established Division within the Department of Medicine. The positions are open to physicians who hold, or are eligible for, Royal College certification in Internal Medicine, as well as Internal Medicine subspecialists who wish to focus their practice exclusively on internal medicine. The successful applicants will be appointed with an Academic Responsibility Category (ARC) of Clinician Teacher with teaching deliverables at the undergraduate level. Physicians in the Division are full members of the Department of Medicine Practice Plan.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Clinician Teacher academic positions must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and clinical education. They should have a clear record of involvement in medical education, including experience teaching learners at various stages such as medical students, residents, or fellows. The applicants must show evidence of educational effectiveness through (1) participation in formal training or coursework in medical education or teaching methodology; (2) a track record of high-quality teaching evaluations or demonstrated educational leadership; and (3) the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in designing and delivering educational experiences. Engagement in curriculum development, assessment strategies, or innovative educational initiatives in internal medicine will be considered an asset.
The successful candidates will provide care in the Division's inpatient services, working collaboratively with the Clinical Teaching Units, Subacute Medicine, and other specialty services, and will contribute to a 24/7 model of coverage for defined groups of admitted medical patients, including daytime inpatient attending coverage, overnight coverage, and ambulatory follow-up of recently discharged patients. The role is distinct in scope from General Internal Medicine and does not include GIM consultations, Pre-Admission Clinic, or supervision of GIM subspecialty trainees. Academic and hospital service expectations include a minimum of 50 hours of undergraduate teaching per year, membership on one Schulich/Western committee, and one quality improvement project or hospital committee membership. They will also be expected to provide high-quality teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and academic settings, contributing to the division’s mission of excellence in education, patient-centered care, and scholarly advancement.
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), academic salary, and specialty review funding.
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 (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) 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: Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Other Supports
The Department of Medicine is proud of our extremely dedicated, caring and diverse group of members who provide outstanding care and support for their patients, families, and each other. We believe in supporting individuals throughout their time here, starting with mentorship and ambassadorship supports, a research supports (Program for Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences hub, Centre for Quality Innovation and Safety, Centre for Educational Research and Innovation), a promotion coaching program, Peer-for-Peer support program, a Women in Medicine and Science group, as well as opportunities for professional, research, leadership, and educational development. All full-time active Department of Medicine members participate in the Departmental Practice Plan outlining compensation, secretarial support, and leaves.
Department
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.
The Division
The Division of Academic Hospital Medicine is a new and growing Division within the Department of Medicine, established to deliver high-quality inpatient care for admitted medical patients in a model that works collaboratively and supportively with the Clinical Teaching Units, Subacute Medicine, and other specialty services. The Division was created in response to rising patient volumes and complexity, and to the need for patient-to-learner ratios more conducive to a strong educational environment. As an early-stage Division, it offers incoming faculty the opportunity to help shape its clinical services, educational role, and academic culture.
The Faculty
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Western University recognize that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning and a community leader.
The University
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
The City
London, Ontario is Canada’s 10th largest city with a growing population of approx. 450,000, 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 with a reasonable cost of living; its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live.
Application Instructions
If interested, please submit:
- a letter of interest
- statement of Academic Qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- the names and contact information for three (3) references who you have worked with over the last two (2) years and at least one (1) referee must hold a leadership appointment
- a complete application form, located at: https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf
Please submit all documentation electronically to the:
Department of Medicine Chair’s Office
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
LHSC – Victoria Hospital
800 Commissioners Road East
London, ON N6A 5W9
Email: DOMRecruitment@lhsc.on.ca
Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: These positions are new positions
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, please contact DOMRecruitment@lhsc.on.ca
Posting number: 2026-071-CL