Clinical Academic Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Divisions of Orthopaedic Surgery and Paediatric Surgery
Department of Surgery
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
London Health Sciences Centre
St. Joseph’s Health Care London

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.

Number of Positions: 1

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: 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.

Affirmation Policy Statement:  Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Division Profile: The Divisions of Orthopaedic and Paediatric Surgery are affiliated with 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 Orthopaedic Surgery has an accredited Royal College residency training program and consists of 30 full-time faculty, 26 residents, and numerous fellows providing care across two organizations, three hospital sites, and a stand-alone surgicentre, with clinical units in arthroplasty, trauma, spine, upper limb, sports medicine, and paediatric orthopaedic surgery.  The Division of Paediatric Surgery consists of 21 surgeons across 8 subspecialties and serves children from across the region.

The University:  Western University is a research-intensive university with full-time enrolment of 34,000 students with a full range of academic and professional programs.  The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding educational experience within a research-intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

The City:  London, Ontario.  London is Canada’s 10^th largest city with a population of 450,000, a catchment area of 2 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario midway between Toronto and Detroit.  The region has a diverse economy and excellent educational opportunities.  It is a safe and diverse city and its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live. 

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

This position is an existing vacancy.

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

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications 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 Joanne Collie   at joanne.collie@lhsc.on.ca

Posting number: 2026-055-CL

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. 

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.