"Neuropathologist - Full-Time Clinical Academic Appointment (Posting Number: 2026-045-CL)"

Appointment Rank and Type:

Full-Time Clinical Academic Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

Number of Positions:

One

Posting Date:

March 3, 2026

Closing Date to Apply:

Consideration of applications will begin on April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Start Date:

July 1, 2026 or as negotiated.

Vacancy Disclosure Statement: This is a replacement position.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, London Health Sciences Centre, and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, is seeking to fill one (1) neuropathologist position in a full-time clinical academic appointment.

Academic and Clinical Expectations:

The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing an academic career and will be expected to participate in the Division’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees and fellows. Academic activities will be tailored to the candidate’s career goals. Clinical expectations will include participation in all aspects of the surgical and autopsy neuropathology service. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance in teaching, research and health care leadership, where applicable, as well as qualifications and experience. Candidates that have demonstrated ability in the identified areas of opportunity will be given priority, as will candidates that have demonstrated past or potential excellence in teaching and scholarly activity. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be an exemplary team player are considered essential.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree and be eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and must have certification in Neuropathology.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be primarily composed of hospital funding aligned with the Ontario MOH Laboratory Medicine Funding Framework Agreement. Positions are subject to budget approval.

The Department:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine fulfills the academic mandate of London Health Sciences Centre as a research-intensive acute care tertiary and quaternary teaching hospital. The Division of Pathology has an annual workload of approximately 65,000 surgical specimens, 15,000 cytology specimens and 1,000 autopsies serviced by 35 anatomical pathologists and 3 neuropathologists. With a strong history of collegiality and a record of excellence in many areas of diagnostic service, teaching and research, it represents an environment conducive to career and personal development. The neuropathology team receives approximately 1200 surgical, 300 intraoperative and 200 autopsy consultations per year (adult and pediatric). The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences (with whom neuropathologists and neuroradiologists are cross-appointed) attracts a patient referral base of approximately 3.5 million.

Application:

Interested candidates should assemble (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and email addresses of three supervisory referees (within the last two years), and (4) completed and signed Application for Full-Time Clinical Academic Position Form. Candidates may also submit a statement of intent as it relates to integrating the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization in their teaching, research and professional practice activities.

Applications should be submitted to:

Dr. David Driman, Chair/Department Head
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
London Health Sciences Centre
admin.pathology@schulich.uwo.ca