Academic Position - Clinician Teacher/Clinician Research Advanced Heart Failure

Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
ACADEMIC POSITION –CLINICIAN TEACHER / CLINICIAN RESEARCHER
ADVANCED HEART FAILURE

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre are seeking a full-time clinical academic Cardiologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with a clinical and academic focus in Advanced Heart Failure. The successful candidate is expected to have completed training in an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology program. Candidates must have a strong academic interest in teaching, research and/or quality improvement. Strong preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to lead an independent career in heart failure / transplant research within the Division. Preference will also be given to candidates with Level 3 training in Echocardiography.

The Advanced Heart Failure Program in London currently includes 4 Cardiologists, 1 General Internist and 1 Nephrologist. The Program offers inpatient advanced heart failure consultative services , outpatient Heart Failure clinics with a large, fully serviced clinic at the SJHC, as well as Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs. There are also programs in Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and a robust Regional Heart Failure Network. The Advanced Heart Failure Program has a strong working relationship with Cardiac Imaging, Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic, Cardiac Rehabilitation and is a member of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program. The Program is looking to further expand these relationships as well as develop stronger relationships with Cardiac Electrophysiology, Palliative Care and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

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.

Applicants should be certified, or eligible for certification, in Cardiology 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. The successful candidate will hold a limited term academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a continuing academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor depending on qualifications and experience. Information about the Department of Medicine and Division of Cardiology may be found at: Medicine - Western University (uwo.ca)

The successful candidate will join a busy academic Cardiology practice focused predominantly on the field of advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation. 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.

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University is one of Canada’s preeminent medical and dental schools. Established in 1881, it was one of the founding schools of Western University and is known for being the birthplace of family medicine in Canada. For more than 130 years, the School has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for scientific discovery. Throughout its history, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has helped educate generations of physicians, dentists, scholars and scientists whose collective work has transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry, here in Canada and around the world.

Faculty, students, and alumni continue to fulfill their responsibilities as global leaders by sharing their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of all.

Western University is located in London, Ontario, with a metropolitan census of 515,000. London boasts an extensive educational and health care community including three teaching hospitals, two research institutes, an Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) node, and an academic health sciences network across Southwestern Ontario. With full time enrollment of 32,000, Western graduate students from a range of academic and professional programs. Details about Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca; Western University at www.uwo.ca; London Health Sciences Centre at www.lhsc.on.ca; and St. Joseph’s Health Care at www.sjhc.london.on.ca.

Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. 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 its establishment, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities. With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position, and experience. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of a competitive alternative funding and payment plan, and academic salary.

Those interested in applying for this position should forward a Letter of interest/ Statement of Academic Qualifications, Curriculum Vitae, the names and contact information for three (3) references who have worked with the applicant over the last two (2) years and at least one (1) referee must hold a leadership appointment. The applicant should also complete, sign and include the application form available through this link: https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf in order to complete the application package. All documentation should be submitted 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: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after May 13, 2022. Anticipated start date October 1, 2022 or as negotiated.

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

Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will be also required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.

Posted on Faculty Relations website April 12, 2022

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 for interviews or other meetings, please contact [email protected]