Position Profile: The Department of Surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, is seeking an academic Chair/Division Head/Chief for the Division of Vascular Surgery with a vision to shape the Division for a five-year appointment, renewable once. This role is a full-time, limited-term, clinical academic appointment at the rank of 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 desired leadership attributes and abilities of the Division Chair/Division Head/Chief include: established excellence in the clinical, education and research domains; openness to innovative ideas, visionary and strategic thinking; excellence in leadership, communication, collaboration, advocacy skills to advance the academic and clinical mission; ability to support faculty development; a focus on and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives; and transparent and strategic decision-making.

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To apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after October 31, 2025 with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026 or as negotiated. 

Interested candidates are to provide:
• A letter of interest and statement of academic qualifications
• A curriculum vitae,
• The names and addresses of three references, and
• Complete and include the application form at the following link: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf

Electronic applications are to be sent to:
Emil H. Schemitsch, MD, FRCSC, FCAHS Chair/Physician Department Executive/Chief, Department of Surgery
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Room E3-117
268 Grosvenor St.
PO Box 5777, STN B
London, ON, Canada, N6A 4V2
Phone: 519.663.3349 Fax: 519.646-6347
E-mail: emil.schemitsch@lhsc.on.ca