Assistant or Associate Professor (Limited Term) or Associate/Full Professor (Continuing) in Paediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Number of Positions: 1

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor level in a limited-term clinical academic appointment, or at the Associate or Full Professor level in a continuing (clinical academic) appointment.

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after June 8, 2026.

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026 or as negotiated.

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 position is jointly appointed in the Department of Surgery between the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Division of Paediatric Surgery.

Academic and Clinical Expectations

The successful candidate must have a strong clinical background in paediatric orthopaedic spine surgery, be able to manage paediatric orthopaedic trauma and general paediatric orthopaedic conditions.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited orthopaedic surgery training program; have advanced fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedics and paediatric/adult spine orthopaedics; have a strong academic interest and/or an advanced degree; and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. If you have specific questions about the position, inquiries can be made to Dr. Debra Bartley, debra.bartley@lhsc.on.ca.

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 Divisions’ 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.

The candidate must be able to participate in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position involves all aspects of patient care, including the evaluation, management, and treatment of both elective and emergent paediatric orthopaedic patients, and will take call at a level one paediatric trauma centre.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and bedside manner as well as the ability to work in a team.

Compensation Details

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of the following sources: a competitive Alternate Payment Plan (APP), a portion of Fee for service (OHIP billings), academic salary, Workers Safety Insurance Board and on-call reimbursement.

To apply

Interested candidates are to provide the following documents as part of their complete 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

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance in teaching, research, health care leadership, qualifications (including subspecialty and enhanced training), experience and interpersonal skills

Application documents are to be provided electronically to both:

Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC
J.C Kennedy Professor and Chair Department of Surgery
Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Surgery, Western University
AbdelRahman.Lawendy@lhsc.on.ca

AND

Dr. Andreana Bütter, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC
Chair/Head, Division of Paediatric Surgery Department of Surgery, Western University
Andreana.Butter@lhsc.on.ca

Posting number: 2026-055-CL