Assistant or Associate Professor (Limited Term) or Associate or Full Professor (Continuing) in Paediatric Plastic Surgery

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.

Posting Date:

May 6, 2026

Closing Date:

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

Anticipated Start Date:

September 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.

Division Profiles:

The Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery are affiliated with Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. The Divisions have outstanding education and research programs while serving the region for tertiary/quaternary patient care. The Division of Paediatric Surgery consists of 21 pediatric surgeons within 8 surgical subspecialties and serves children from across the region. The Division of Plastic Surgery has an accredited Royal College residency training program and consists of 12 full-time faculty, 12 residents, and numerous fellows providing care across three hospital sites.

Academic and Clinical Expectations:

The successful candidate will work within the Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to provide care for pediatric patients with cleft lip palate and craniofacial disorders, including craniosynostosis. In addition, the successful candidate will share responsibility for the care of general pediatric plastic surgery conditions and trauma (including burns). Subspecialty experience in microsurgery is an asset but not a requirement. The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and will be expected to participate actively in the Divisions academic, research, and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees, and fellows. The candidate will be responsible and share equitable coverage for city-wide plastic surgery call. 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.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited plastic surgery training program; have advanced fellowship training in paediatric plastic surgery; have a strong academic interest and/or an advanced degree; and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. 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 plastic surgery patients.

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.

To apply:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates are to provide in their applications:

• a letter of interest and statement of academic qualifications,
• a curriculum vitae,
• the names and addresses of three references, and
• the 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:

Andreana Bütter, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC
Chair/Head, Division of Pediatric Surgery
Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics
Western University
519.685.8401 (tel)
Andreana.Butter@lhsc.on.ca

Tanya DeLyzer, MD, FRCSC
Chair/Head, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Western University
519.685.8108 (tel)
Tanya.Delyzer@lhsc.on.ca

Posting number:2026-057-CL